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Message type: E = Error
Message class: W# -
Message number: 431
Message text: Allocation table item &1/&2 not found
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W#431
- Allocation table item &1/&2 not found ?The SAP error message W#431 "Allocation table item &1/&2 not found" typically occurs in the context of allocation tables, which are used in various SAP modules for managing and distributing costs or resources. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific entry in the allocation table that corresponds to the identifiers provided (represented by &1 and &2).
Cause:
- Missing Entry: The most common cause is that the allocation table entry you are trying to access does not exist. This could be due to data not being created or maintained properly.
- Incorrect Parameters: The parameters (like cost center, internal order, etc.) being used to reference the allocation table may be incorrect or not match any existing entries.
- Data Deletion: The entry may have been deleted or archived, leading to the error when trying to access it.
- Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the allocation table setup that prevent the system from recognizing the entry.
Solution:
- Check Allocation Table: Verify that the allocation table entry exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like KSU5 for cost center allocations) and checking if the entry with the specified identifiers is present.
- Review Parameters: Ensure that the parameters you are using to access the allocation table are correct. Double-check the values for &1 and &2 to ensure they correspond to valid entries.
- Data Maintenance: If the entry is missing, you may need to create it or maintain the allocation table to include the necessary data.
- Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides for the allocation table to ensure that it is set up correctly.
- Check for Deletions: If the entry was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on your business requirements.
- Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
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