How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERATE021 - Customizing data not available for allocation strategy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Customizing data not available for allocation strategy &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Configure the settings for this allocation strategy in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE021 - Customizing data not available for allocation strategy &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_AT_GENERATE021: Customizing data not available for allocation strategy &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to execute a process (usually related to settlement, cost allocation, or profitability analysis) that requires specific customizing data for an allocation strategy, but the required customizing entries are missing or incomplete.
  
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the allocation strategy ID that the system is trying to use.
  Allocation strategies are used in various SAP modules (e.g., CO-PA, FI-CA, or other controlling areas) to define how costs or revenues are allocated or settled.
  If the system cannot find the necessary configuration (customizing) for the specified allocation strategy, it throws this error.
  
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  In Controlling (CO), especially during settlement or allocation runs.
  In Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) during revenue recognition or allocation.
  In Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when generating allocations or settlements.
  Possibly in other modules where allocation strategies are used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing for Allocation Strategy:
  
  Go to the relevant IMG path depending on the module:
  
  For CO-PA:
  
  SPRO -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Periodic Processing -> Allocation -> Define Allocation Strategies
  For FI-CA or other modules, check the respective customizing paths for allocation strategies.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify that the allocation strategy &1 exists:
  
  Ensure that the allocation strategy ID mentioned in the error message is defined.
  If it is missing, create the allocation strategy as per business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check the completeness of the customizing:
  
  Allocation strategies often require additional settings such as:
  
  Assignment of source and receiver objects.
  Rules for allocation.
  Settlement profiles.
  
  
  Make sure all required entries are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check the assignment of the allocation strategy to the relevant process:
  
  For example, in settlement rules or revenue recognition rules, ensure the allocation strategy is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system copy, verify that the customizing for allocation strategies has been transported correctly.
  Sometimes customizing is missing in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining the customizing, re-run the process to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN - Define Allocation Strategies (for CO-PA)
  SPRO - Access to Customizing
  Module-specific transactions for allocation or settlement.
  
  
  
  Related Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to allocation strategies for your specific module.
  Sometimes, SAP releases patches or corrections if this error is caused by a system bug.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the customizing is correct but the error persists, debugging the program where the error occurs can help identify if the system is reading the wrong allocation strategy or if there is a mismatch.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Customizing data missing for allocation strategy &1
  
  
  Cause
  Allocation strategy &1 not defined or incomplete in customizing
  
  
  Solution
  Define and complete allocation strategy customizing in IMG
  
  
  Modules
  CO-PA, FI-CA, Controlling, Settlement
  
  
  Transactions
  OKKN, SPRO
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give you more precise guidance.