How To Fix WAUF_ADD021 - No settings could be made for putaway into the distribution center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No settings could be made for putaway into the distribution center

What causes this issue?

Stock could not be put into storage in the distribution center, as the
system could not find a distribution center for putaway.
The planned quantity of the item will be used for further distribution
to the recipients.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAUF_ADD021 - No settings could be made for putaway into the distribution center ?

  The SAP error message WAUF_ADD021 indicates that there are no settings configured for putaway into the distribution center. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and logistics when trying to perform putaway operations in a distribution center (DC) that lacks the necessary configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The distribution center may not have been properly configured in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. This includes settings related to storage types, storage bins, and putaway strategies.
  Warehouse Number Issues: The warehouse number associated with the distribution center may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data or the storage location may not be correctly defined for the distribution center.
  Putaway Strategy: There may be no putaway strategy defined for the specific material or storage type in the distribution center.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform putaway operations in the distribution center.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Warehouse Management settings in SAP and verify that the distribution center is properly configured. Ensure that storage types and bins are defined.
  Check the putaway strategies assigned to the distribution center and ensure they are appropriate for the materials being handled.
  
  
  
  Verify Warehouse Number:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse number for the distribution center is correctly set up in the system. You can check this in the transaction code SPRO under the Warehouse Management settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the items being put away. Ensure that the storage location is correctly assigned and that the material is set up for warehouse management.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and verify the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Define Putaway Strategies:
  
  If no putaway strategy is defined, you may need to create one. This can be done in the configuration settings for Warehouse Management.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the putaway has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation in the distribution center. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  MM03: Display Material Master.
  LT01: Create Transfer Order for putaway.
  LT10: Create Transfer Order for stock transfer.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Warehouse Management for detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WAUF_ADD021 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.