How To Fix KW577 - Template allocation can be executed in the central system only

KW577 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 577

• Message text: Template allocation can be executed in the central system only

What causes this issue?

Template allocation can be executed in the central system only

System Response

Controlling area &V1& has specified &V2& as the logical system and uses
distribution method 1 (All cost centers centralized) or 2 (Cost centers
decentralized or centralized). Template allocation can be executed in
the central system only.

How to fix this error?

Execute template allocation in the central system.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW577 - Template allocation can be executed in the central system only ?

  The SAP error message KW577, which states "Template allocation can be executed in the central system only," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar systems where template allocations are involved. This error indicates that the operation you are trying to perform is restricted to the central system and cannot be executed in a decentralized or satellite system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Centralized System Requirement: The error arises because the template allocation process is designed to be executed only in the central system (the main system where the master data and configurations are maintained).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system landscape, where the system is not correctly identified as the central system.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to execute the allocation in the central system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Execute in Central System: Ensure that you are logged into the central system where the template allocation is supposed