How To Fix WRCAT001 - Cost allocation profile & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 ID used in the process.
  Go to transaction OKKN (Maintain Cost Allocation Profiles) to check if the profile exists.
  If it does not exist, create or maintain the required cost allocation profile.
  
  
  
  Correct the Profile Assignment:
  
  Check the master data of the cost object (e.g., internal order, cost center) or the settlement rule to ensure the correct cost allocation profile is assigned.
  Use transactions like KO02 (Change Internal Order) or KS02 (Change Cost Center) to verify and correct the profile assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  In IMG path:
  
  Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Actual Postings -> Cost Allocation -> Define Cost Allocation Profiles
  Ensure the profile is properly configured with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Sometimes the profile name might be mistyped in the configuration or master data.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the profile was recently created or changed, ensure that the transport request containing the profile has been imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN – Maintain Cost Allocation Profiles
  KO02 – Change Internal Order
  KS02 – Change Cost Center
  KSU5 – Execute Cost Allocation
  KO88 – Settlement of Orders
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to cost allocation profiles if the problem persists after verifying the above steps.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Library sections on Controlling (CO) and Cost Center Accounting (CCA) provide detailed explanations on cost allocation profiles.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRCAT001 indicates that the system cannot find the specified cost allocation profile. To resolve it, verify the existence and correctness of the profile in the system, correct any assignment errors in master data or settlement rules, and ensure proper configuration in customizing.
  
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