How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERATE006 - Specify an allocation strategy first

WRF_AT_GENERATE006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT_GENERATE - Messages: Allocation Table Generation RTFASH/Ordering

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Specify an allocation strategy first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE006 - Specify an allocation strategy first ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_AT_GENERATE006 - Specify an allocation strategy first
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to generate or process a work breakdown structure (WBS) or a related allocation process in SAP without having specified an allocation strategy. The system requires an allocation strategy to know how costs, revenues, or quantities should be distributed or allocated across different objects (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, projects).
  In other words, the allocation strategy defines the rules or methods for distributing values, and if it is missing or not maintained, the system cannot proceed with the allocation or generation process.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During the generation of work packages or activities in Project System (PS).
  When running allocation or settlement processes that require a predefined allocation strategy.
  In custom developments or user exits where allocation strategies are mandatory but not provided.
  In integration scenarios involving Controlling (CO) and Project System