How To Fix WRF_AT109 - Allocation table &1 no longer exists; no synchronization is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT - Messages for Allocation Table RTFASH

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Allocation table &1 no longer exists; no synchronization is required

What causes this issue?

You want to delete purchase order &V2&, item &V3&, but it still
references the allocation table &V1&, which no longer exists because it
was deleted.

System Response

Synchronization of the (Fashion) purchase order &V2&, item &V3& with the
allocation table is not possible, but also not required. The system
deletes the purchase order &V2&, item &V3&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT109 - Allocation table &1 no longer exists; no synchronization is required ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_AT109 Allocation table &1 no longer exists; no synchronization is required
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs when the system attempts to synchronize or access an allocation table that has already been deleted or does not exist anymore in the database. Allocation tables in SAP are used in various modules (e.g., Workflow, Controlling) to manage and store allocation data. If the system tries to perform synchronization or update operations on a non-existent allocation table, it raises this warning or info message.
  In other words, the allocation table identified by the placeholder &1 (which will be replaced by the actual table name or identifier in the runtime message) has been removed or is missing, so the system informs you that no synchronization is necessary.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During workflow runtime or workflow container synchronization.
  When allocation tables are cleaned up or deleted manually or by a background job.
  After transport or system copy where allocation tables might not have been transported or restored.
  During system upgrades or patching where some allocation tables are deprecated or removed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the allocation table is indeed obsolete or intentionally deleted:
  
  If the table is no longer needed, this message can be safely ignored as it is informational.
  
  
  Verify the workflow or process configuration:
  
  Ensure that no active workflows or processes are referencing the deleted allocation table.
  
  
  Recreate the allocation table if required:
  
  If the allocation table is missing but still needed, recreate it using the appropriate SAP transaction or program.
  
  
  Clean up references:
  
  Remove or update any references to the deleted allocation table in workflows, custom code, or configuration.
  
  
  Check for system inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks or use SAP standard tools (e.g., transaction SWU_OBUF for workflow buffer synchronization) to ensure no residual references exist.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this message is related to known issues fixed in patches or notes. Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_AT109.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SWU_OBUF – Workflow buffer synchronization  
  SWI1 – Workflow log  
  SE11 – Data dictionary (to check allocation tables)  
  SE38 – To run reports related to allocation tables or workflows
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  This message is often related to SAP Workflow or Controlling (CO) modules where allocation tables are used.
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Search for message number WRF_AT109 or keywords like "allocation table no longer exists" on the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  WRF_AT – Workflow related allocation table messages.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The message WRF_AT109 Allocation table &1 no longer exists; no synchronization is required is an informational message indicating that the system tried to synchronize an allocation table that has already been deleted or does not exist. Usually, no action is required unless the missing table is still needed by active workflows or processes.
  
  If you provide the exact context or module where this message appears, I can help you with more specific instructions.