How To Fix WRF_APC739 - No allocation table has been generated for item &1 &2, plant &3, &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 739

• Message text: No allocation table has been generated for item &1 &2, plant &3, &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC739 - No allocation table has been generated for item &1 &2, plant &3, &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC739 No allocation table has been generated for item &1 &2, plant &3, &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Product Costing or Cost Object Controlling (CO-PC), specifically when the system tries to perform a cost allocation or settlement but cannot find an allocation table for the specified material (item), plant, and possibly cost element or cost object.
  
  The system expects an allocation table (also called a cost component split or cost allocation structure) to be generated for the material and plant combination.
  This allocation table is usually created during the cost estimate or costing run.
  If the allocation table is missing, it means that the cost estimate for the material in the specified plant has not been generated or has not been released properly.
  The placeholders &1, &2, &3, &4 represent:
  
  &1: Material number
  &2: Material description or item
  &3: Plant
  &4: Possibly the costing variant or version
  
  
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Cost estimate not created or incomplete
  
  The cost estimate for the material in the plant has not been run or has failed.
  
  
  Cost estimate not released
  
  The cost estimate exists but has not been released, so the allocation table is not available.
  
  
  Wrong costing variant/version
  
  The system is looking for an allocation table for a costing variant or version that does not exist.
  
  
  Data inconsistency or missing master data
  
  Material master or costing master data might be incomplete or inconsistent.
  
  
  Timing issue in costing run
  
  Trying to settle or allocate costs before the costing run is completed.
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Run or re-run the cost estimate for the material and plant  
  
  Use transaction CK11N (Create Single Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to generate the cost estimate.
  Ensure the costing variant and version are correct.
  
  
  
  Release the cost estimate  
  
  After the cost estimate is created, release it using CK24 or the release function in CK11N.
  Only released cost estimates generate the allocation tables.
  
  
  
  Check costing variant and version  
  
  Verify that the costing variant and version used in the process match those for which the cost estimate was created.
  
  
  
  Check material master and costing data  
  
  Ensure the material is maintained correctly for costing (e.g., costing lot size, valuation class).
  Check if the plant is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check process sequence  
  
  Make sure the costing run or cost estimate is completed before settlement or allocation is attempted.
  
  
  
  Re-generate allocation table if necessary  
  
  Sometimes, you may need to delete and recreate the cost estimate to regenerate the allocation table.
  
  
  
  
  Related Transactions and Tables:
  
  CK11N – Create Single Cost Estimate  
  CK40N – Costing Run  
  CK24 – Release Cost Estimate  
  CO02 – Change Production Order (if related to order costing)  
  Tables:  
  
  CKIS – Costing Item Data  
  CKEH – Cost Estimate Header  
  CKEL – Cost Estimate Line Items  
  COEP – CO Line Items (for cost postings)
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This error is typical in environments where product costing is heavily used, such as manufacturing companies.
  Proper coordination between costing and controlling teams is essential to ensure cost estimates are always up to date and released.
  If the problem persists after re-running cost estimates, check for OSS notes or SAP support for specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, process step), I can help with more tailored advice.