How To Fix WAUF_ADD017 - No putaway into the distribution center was possible for this item

WAUF_ADD017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAUF_ADD - Allocation Table Add-On Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No putaway into the distribution center was possible for this item

What causes this issue?

This item cannot be explicitly put into storage or distributed as
remaining stock to a distribution center.
You can only do this for
Two-level procurement
Generating allocation tables with reference to a vendor purchase order.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WAUF_ADD017 - Details

• The SAP error message WAUF_ADD017 indicates that there is an issue with the putaway process for a specific item in a distribution center. This error typically arises when the system cannot process the putaway of goods into the warehouse due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Stock Type Issues: The item may not be in a stock type that allows for putaway (e.g., it might be in a blocked stock or quality inspection stock).
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not be configured correctly for the item or the storage type.
  Storage Location: The storage location may not be valid for the item, or the item may not be allowed in the specified storage type.
  Inventory Management Settings: There may be restrictions in the inventory management settings that prevent the item from being put away.
  Item Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or