How To Fix WSTRN206 - Update of allocation table terminated for Generic Material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTRN - Message for Prepack Creation and Planning Dialog

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Update of allocation table terminated for Generic Material &1

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred while the allocation table for generic material
&V1&, season year &V2&, season category &V3& and category of seasonal
material &V4& was posted.

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?

Report the problem to SAP Support

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTRN206 - Update of allocation table terminated for Generic Material &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTRN206 - Update of allocation table terminated for Generic Material &1
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the processing of batch or serial number allocations in SAP, particularly when dealing with generic materials. The system attempts to update the allocation table (which tracks batch/serial number assignments), but the update fails or is terminated prematurely.
  Common causes include:
  
  Inconsistent or missing batch/serial number data: The system cannot find or properly allocate the batch/serial number for the generic material.
  Locking conflicts: Another process might be locking the allocation table or related entries, causing the update to fail.
  Incorrect configuration: The generic material might not be properly set up for batch or serial number management.
  Data inconsistencies: The allocation table might be corrupted or contain inconsistent entries.
  Authorization issues: The user/process might lack the necessary permissions to update the allocation table.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Batch/Serial Number Data:
  
  Verify that the batch or serial numbers exist and are correctly assigned to the generic material.
  Use transaction codes like MSC3N (Display Batch) or IQ03 (Display Serial Number) to check data integrity.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure the material master record is correctly maintained for batch or serial number management.
  Use MM02 to verify the settings in the Basic Data and Batch Management views.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the allocation table or related objects.
  If locks exist, determine if they are stale and can be removed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Confirm that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to update batch/serial number allocations.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use standard SAP reports or tools to check the consistency of batch/serial number data and allocation tables.
  For example, report RMMCLST0 (Batch Consistency Check) or similar.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze Logs:
  
  If the problem persists, analyze the short dump (ST22) or system logs (SM21) for more detailed error information.
  Debug the process if possible to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number and keywords.
  For example, SAP Note XXXXXX (replace with actual note number if found) might provide a patch or workaround.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WSTRN (related to batch/serial number processing)
  Transaction Codes: MSC3N, IQ03, MM02, SM12, ST22, SM21
  Tables Involved: Allocation tables related to batch/serial numbers (e.g., MCHA, MCHB, OBJK)
  Batch/Serial Number Management: Proper configuration and data integrity are critical.
  SAP Modules: Logistics Execution (LE), Materials Management (MM), Warehouse Management (WM)
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction during which the error occurs, system version), I can help narrow down the cause or suggest more specific solutions.