How To Fix WAUF_ADD026 - In quantity calculation, the planned quantity is assumed to be zero

WAUF_ADD026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

• Message text: In quantity calculation, the planned quantity is assumed to be zero

What causes this issue?

The planned quantity is ignored at item level in the quantity
calculation of the 'bottom-up' allocation strategy.
The quantities determined from SAP BW are distributed directly among
the recipients and then cumulated for the item quantity.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAUF_ADD026 - In quantity calculation, the planned quantity is assumed to be zero ?

  The SAP error message WAUF_ADD026 indicates that during the quantity calculation in a production or planning process, the system has assumed that the planned quantity is zero. This can occur in various contexts, such as production orders, sales orders, or material requirements planning (MRP).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The planned quantity may not have been entered correctly in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, BOM, routing) or in the order itself.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters might not be set correctly, leading the system to calculate a planned quantity of zero.
  Material Availability: If the system determines that there is insufficient stock or capacity to fulfill the planned order, it may default to a planned quantity of zero.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning strategy or MRP settings that lead to this error.
  Status of the Order: The order might be in a status that does not allow