Message type: E = Error
Message class: WU - Promotion management messages
Message number: 480
Message text: Material &, unit & : The allocation rule or strategy is missing
You have not defined an allocation rule or strategy for material &V1&
in unit of measure &V2&.
The System cannot allocate the promotion item.
Assign an allocation rule or strategy to the promotion item in quantity
planning.
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WU480
- Material &, unit & : The allocation rule or strategy is missing ?The SAP error message WU480 indicates that there is an issue with the allocation rule or strategy for a specific material and unit. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management, production planning, or sales and distribution processes where allocation rules are necessary for managing stock levels and fulfilling orders.
Cause: Missing Allocation Rule: The most common cause of this error is that the allocation rule or strategy has not been defined for the specified material and unit in the system.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system settings related to the allocation strategies or rules. Material Master Data: The material master data may not be properly set up, leading to the absence of necessary allocation rules. Plant or Storage Location: The allocation rules may not be defined for the specific plant or storage location associated with the material.
Solution: Define Allocation Rules: Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in
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