How To Fix WU788 - Alloc. table gener.for generic mat. & only possible with dependent vars

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Alloc. table gener.for generic mat. & only possible with dependent vars

What causes this issue?

Variants of generic material &V1& are assigned to the promotion. An
allocation table has to be generated for a generic material and for all
the variants of that generic material.

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?

Select the generic materials together with all its variants.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU788 - Alloc. table gener.for generic mat. & only possible with dependent vars ?

  The SAP error message WU788 typically occurs in the context of the allocation table generation for generic materials when there are issues related to dependent variables. This error is often encountered in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Demand Planning (DP) functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material Configuration: The error may arise if the generic material is not properly configured or if there are issues with the dependent characteristics that are required for the allocation process.
  Dependent Variables: The allocation table generation for generic materials requires dependent variables to be defined. If these are missing or incorrectly set up, the error will occur.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the generic material or its characteristics.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be correctly set up to handle generic materials or dependent variables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Generic Material Configuration: Ensure that the generic material is correctly configured in the system. Verify that all necessary characteristics and dependencies are defined.
  Define Dependent Variables: Make sure that all dependent variables required for the allocation table generation are defined and correctly assigned to the generic material.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the generic material and its characteristics to ensure that all required information is present and accurate.
  Planning Area Configuration: Review the planning area settings to ensure that it is configured to handle generic materials and that the allocation process is correctly set up.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for allocation table generation) to troubleshoot and manage the allocation process.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.