How To Fix WU401 - Allocation table type not allocated to promotion header data

WU401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Allocation table type not allocated to promotion header data

What causes this issue?

The allocation table type is missing.

System Response

A promotion allocation table cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Define the allocation table type in the promotion basic data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU401 - Allocation table type not allocated to promotion header data ?

  The SAP error message WU401, which states "Allocation table type not allocated to promotion header data," typically occurs in the context of promotions and allocations within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to Sales and Distribution (SD) or Promotion Management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Missing Allocation Table Type: The allocation table type that is required for the promotion header data is not defined or is not linked correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the promotion management settings where the allocation table type is not assigned to the promotion header.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data where the promotion header is trying to reference an allocation table type that does not exist or is not properly set up.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WU401 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Allocation Table Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for promotion