How To Fix KW560 - Position the cursor on an object with template allocation

KW560 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Position the cursor on an object with template allocation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW560 - Position the cursor on an object with template allocation ?

  The SAP error message KW560, which states "Position the cursor on an object with template allocation," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other objects that require template allocation.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects you to select a specific object (like a cost center or internal order) that has a template allocation defined, but the cursor is not positioned on a valid object. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user may not have selected an appropriate object that has a template allocation.
  Missing Template Allocation: The object you are trying to work with may not have a template allocation set up in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the template allocations for the selected object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KW560 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Selection:
  
  Ensure that