How To Fix WU582 - No planned alloc. quantity entered for item &, unit &, plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 582

• Message text: No planned alloc. quantity entered for item &, unit &, plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU582 - No planned alloc. quantity entered for item &, unit &, plant & ?

  The SAP error message WU582 ("No planned allocation quantity entered for item &, unit &, plant &") typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning. This error indicates that there is no planned allocation quantity defined for a specific material item in a given plant and unit. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allocation Data: The planned allocation quantity for the specified item, unit, and plant has not been entered in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or plant may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of planned allocation data.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an oversight during data entry, resulting in missing or incorrect information.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, which can lead to missing allocation quantities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the planned allocation quantities are correctly maintained for the relevant plant and unit.
  Ensure that the material is set up for the correct valuation type and that all necessary views (e.g., MRP, Sales, etc.) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Allocation Quantities:
  
  If the planned allocation quantity is indeed missing, you will need to enter it. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction (e.g., MD61 for planning or MD02 for MRP).
  Ensure that you enter the correct quantity for the specific item, unit, and plant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the allocation process is correctly set up. This may involve reviewing the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant modules (e.g., Production Planning, Material Management).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to planned allocations and MRP to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master or allocation data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD61: Create Planning Scenario
  MD02: MRP Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to MRP and material planning in SAP to better understand how planned allocations work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WU582 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.