MB-330 Implement and Manage Supply Chain Processes Practice Question
Exhibit
Error: "Work could not be created because no location directive was found for work order type 'Purchase Order' and work type 'Put'."
Refer to the exhibit. The warehouse worker is unable to register a purchase order. What is the most likely reason for this error?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates assume the error is due to inventory availability or license plate issues, overlooking the location directive query, which is the most frequent cause for 'work creation' failures.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The location directive query is too restrictive or mismatched.
This error occurs when the system attempts to create work for a purchase order put-away but cannot locate a valid destination in the location directives. It typically happens because the query filters in the location directive (such as zone, warehouse, or item group) do not match the incoming item or the warehouse configuration. This is a common implementation hurdle that requires reviewing the directive's query and sequence logic.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The warehouse is missing a replenishment template.
Why it's wrong here
Replenishment templates are independent of the put-away process for purchase orders. While replenishment is important for picking, it does not affect the system's ability to find a location for an incoming put-away. The error specifically mentions the failure to find a location directive, not a replenishment process error.
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The location directive query is too restrictive or mismatched.
Why this is correct
If the location directive query includes fields like 'Zone' or 'Item group' that don't match the incoming purchase order, the system will fail to find a valid location. The error message explicitly states that no directive was found, meaning the query logic failed to evaluate to 'true' for the specific purchase order.
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The work template is not assigned to the warehouse.
Why it's wrong here
If the work template were missing, the error would typically indicate that the system could not find a work template, not that it could not find a location directive. The directive is the specific piece of configuration responsible for determining the physical location for the 'Put' operation within the work creation process.
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The item is not associated with a tracking dimension group.
Why it's wrong here
Tracking dimension groups are used for batch and serial tracking. While they are crucial for inventory identification, they do not directly cause a 'location directive not found' error during the put-away process. The directive lookup is based on warehouse and item criteria defined within the location directive table, not tracking dimensions.
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