How To Fix WRCAT001 - Cost allocation profile & not found

WRCAT001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRCAT - Messages for cost allocation

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Cost allocation profile & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRCAT001 - Cost allocation profile & not found ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRCAT001: Cost allocation profile & not found
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system is unable to find the specified Cost Allocation Profile during a cost allocation or settlement process. The profile either does not exist, is incorrectly specified, or has been deleted or not maintained in the system.
  The cost allocation profile is a configuration object that defines how costs are allocated or settled from one cost object to another (e.g., from cost centers to internal orders, projects, or other receivers).
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During settlement or cost allocation runs (e.g., transaction KSU5, KO88, or during planning/actual cost allocations).
  When a cost allocation profile is referenced in a cost object master data or in the settlement rule but is missing or incorrectly maintained.
  When a user or program tries to access or use a cost allocation profile that does not exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Cost Allocation Profile:
  
  Verify the cost allocation profile