How To Fix WSTRN207 - No link is available between generic material &1 and an allocation table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: No link is available between generic material &1 and an allocation table

What causes this issue?

For the given generic material &V1&, season year &V2&, season category
&V3& and category of seasonal material &V4&, no link to an allocation
table is available. Allocation table data have been maintained, but the
link to the informations needed to create the allocation table is
missing. This is an internal program error.

System Response

Processing cannot continue.

How to fix this error?

Report the problem to SAP Support.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTRN207 - No link is available between generic material &1 and an allocation table ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTRN207 No link is available between generic material &1 and an allocation table
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to find an allocation table linked to a generic material (a material that represents a group or category of materials rather than a specific material) but fails because no such link exists.
  In SAP, allocation tables are used in the context of product allocation, where available quantities of materials are distributed according to predefined rules. For generic materials, the system expects a link to an allocation table to determine how to allocate quantities among the individual materials that fall under the generic material.
  If this link is missing, the system cannot perform the allocation, resulting in the WSTRN207 error.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  During sales order processing or delivery creation involving generic materials.
  When product allocation functionality is active and the system attempts to allocate stock for a generic material.
  When the generic material is used in a scenario requiring allocation but no allocation table is assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign an Allocation Table to the Generic Material:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/ATC (Allocation Table Maintenance) or the relevant transaction in your SAP APO or ERP system.
  Link the generic material to an appropriate allocation table that defines how quantities should be allocated.
  
  
  
  Check Product Allocation Setup:
  
  Verify that product allocation is correctly configured for generic materials.
  Ensure that the allocation table exists and is active.
  
  
  
  If Allocation is Not Required:
  
  If product allocation is not needed for the generic material, consider removing the generic material from allocation-relevant processes or adjusting the configuration to exclude it.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Check the customizing settings under Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Product Allocation to ensure generic materials are properly handled.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Product Allocation (SAP APO): Product allocation is a functionality used to control the distribution of limited product quantities among customers or sales channels.
  Generic Material: A material master record that represents a group of materials rather than a specific item.
  Allocation Table: Defines rules and quantities for distributing available stock among different customers or sales channels.
  Transactions:
  
  /SAPAPO/ATC – Allocation Table Maintenance
  VA01/VA02 – Sales Order Processing (where the error might occur)
  SPRO – For customizing product allocation settings
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WSTRN207 indicates that the system cannot find an allocation table linked to a generic material, which is necessary for product allocation processes. To resolve it, assign the appropriate allocation table to the generic material or adjust the product allocation setup accordingly.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction or process where the error occurs, and the system environment (SAP ERP, SAP APO, etc.).