How To Fix AW801 - Error in update of dist. rule group for & & & (contact system specialist)

AW801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Error in update of dist. rule group for & & & (contact system specialist)

What causes this issue?

A table error occurred during the saving of the distribution rule
groups.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW801 - Error in update of dist. rule group for & & & (contact system specialist) ?

  The SAP error message AW801 indicates that there is an issue with the update of a distribution rule group. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's distribution and allocation processes, particularly when dealing with the distribution of costs or revenues.
  
  Cause:
  The AW801 error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the distribution rule group or related settings in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistencies: Missing or inconsistent data in the master data or transaction data that the distribution rule relies on.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Technical Issues: Problems with the underlying database or application logic that prevent the update from being processed correctly.
  Locking Issues: The distribution rule group may be locked by another process or user, preventing updates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AW801 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the distribution rule group