How To Fix W_DFE032 - Error when determining supply source and doc. category for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Error when determining supply source and doc. category for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE032 - Error when determining supply source and doc. category for material &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_DFE032 - Error when determining supply source and document category for material &1
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs during processes like delivery creation, stock transfer, or production order processing when the system tries to determine the supply source and document category for a material but fails to do so correctly.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the supply source determination settings.
  The material master data is incomplete or missing relevant data for the supply source determination.
  The plant or storage location settings are not properly maintained.
  The document category for the material movement or delivery type is not defined or incorrectly assigned.
  Issues in the availability check or MRP settings that affect supply source determination.
  Customizing settings in Logistics Execution (LE) or Materials Management (MM) modules are incomplete or inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning, perform the following checks and corrections:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master (MM01/MM02) has the correct data maintained, especially in the MRP views, Purchasing views, and Plant data.
  Ensure that the material is extended to the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Supply Source Determination Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for supply source determination in SPRO under:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Determination ? Define Supply Source Determination
  
  
  Ensure that the rules for supply source determination are correctly maintained for the material, plant, and movement type.
  
  
  
  Document Category Settings:
  
  Verify the document category assigned to the material movement or delivery type.
  Check in SPRO under:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Deliveries ? Define Document Categories
  
  
  Make sure the document category is correctly assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location Settings:
  
  Confirm that the plant and storage location are correctly maintained and assigned to the material.
  Check if the storage location is valid for the movement or delivery.
  
  
  
  Review MRP and Availability Check Settings:
  
  Check if MRP type and availability check settings are consistent and correctly maintained.
  Sometimes, incorrect MRP settings can cause supply source determination issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging and Logs:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for more detailed error information.
  Debug the supply source determination function module or user exit if custom logic is implemented.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01/MM02: Material Master Maintenance
  VL01N/VL02N: Create/Change Delivery
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to supply source determination and document category errors for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  Materials Management (MM)
  Logistics Execution (LE)
  Production Planning (PP) (if related to production orders)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W_DFE032 indicates a problem in determining the supply source and document category for a material during logistics processes. It usually stems from missing or incorrect configuration or master data. By verifying material master data, supply source determination settings, document category assignments, and plant/storage location configurations, you can resolve this issue.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.