How To Fix WU840 - Allocation strategy & not available

WU840 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Allocation strategy & not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU840 - Allocation strategy & not available ?

  The SAP error message WU840, which states "Allocation strategy & not available," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning when the system is unable to find a suitable allocation strategy for a particular material or situation. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a sales order, production order, or when trying to allocate stock.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Allocation Strategy: The allocation strategy for the material in question has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the allocation strategy may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the necessary settings for allocation strategies.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The allocation strategy may not be defined for the specific plant or storage location.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the allocation strategy, the system may not be able to determine which one to use.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Allocation