How To Fix KW558 - Cost center/activity type &1 &2 not allocated through template in plan.

KW558 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Cost center/activity type &1 &2 not allocated through template in plan.

What causes this issue?

Activity type &V2& is allocated in plan by cost center &V1& to the
receiver object &V2&, not via the template. This is attached to &V4& as
documentation.

System Response

The R/3 System sets the quantity for all periods to zero.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW558 - Cost center/activity type &1 &2 not allocated through template in plan. ?

  The SAP error message KW558 indicates that a specific cost center and activity type combination is not allocated through the planning template in the planning process. This typically occurs in the context of planning in SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a planning transaction, such as planning costs or activities, and the system cannot find the necessary allocation for the specified cost center and activity type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allocation: The most common cause is that the cost center and activity type combination has not been defined in the planning template or is not included in the planning layout.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version you are using may not have the necessary allocations set up.
  Template Configuration: The planning template may not be configured correctly to include the required cost center and activity type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong cost