How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERATE031 - You did not enter an allocation strategy; equal distribution will be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You did not enter an allocation strategy; equal distribution will be used

What causes this issue?

You selected the selection criteria "'IV' Indicator for Key Figure
Purchasing List" and you did not enter an allocation strategy for
generating the allocation table.

System Response

When the system generates the allocation table, it uses the strategy
"Equal Distribution".

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
You select the "'IV' Indicator for Key Figure Purchasing List" as an
additional selection criteria and enter an allocation strategy for the
generation,
or
You generate the allocation table with the strategy "Equal
Distribution". If you then want to execute another allocation, you can
manually change the quantity to be allocated afterwards in transaction
WA02 (Change Allocation Table).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE031 - You did not enter an allocation strategy; equal distribution will be used ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_AT_GENERATE031
  
  Text: You did not enter an allocation strategy; equal distribution will be used.
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs when you are performing a process (often related to cost allocation, settlement, or distribution in controlling modules like CO-PA, Internal Orders, or Cost Center Accounting) that requires an allocation strategy to determine how costs or revenues should be distributed. However, no specific allocation strategy was entered or selected by the user.
  Since no allocation strategy is provided, SAP defaults to an equal distribution of the amounts across the receivers.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Allocation Strategy: This is a predefined method or rule that controls how costs or revenues are allocated among different cost objects, profit centers, or segments.
  When the system expects an allocation strategy but none is provided, it cannot apply any specific logic (like distribution based on percentages, statistical key figures, or other criteria).
  To avoid stopping the process, SAP issues this warning and proceeds with an equal distribution as a fallback.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter an Allocation Strategy:
  
  When running the allocation or settlement process, ensure that you specify an appropriate allocation strategy.
  Allocation strategies are usually defined in customizing (transaction codes like OKKN, KSU1, or relevant IMG paths).
  Select or create an allocation strategy that fits your business requirements (e.g., distribution based on activity quantities, statistical key figures, fixed percentages).
  
  
  
  Check the Process Step:
  
  Review the step or screen where the allocation strategy should be entered.
  Make sure the field is not left blank or defaulted.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data and Configuration:
  
  Verify that the allocation strategy is properly maintained and assigned to the relevant cost objects or controlling areas.
  Check if the allocation strategy is active and valid for the period and objects involved.
  
  
  
  If Equal Distribution is Acceptable:
  
  If your business process allows equal distribution, you can ignore this warning.
  However, it is recommended to explicitly confirm or document this choice.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KSU1 - Define Allocation Strategy
  OKKN - Define Settlement Rules
  KO88 - Order Settlement
  KSV5 - Execute Distribution
  
  
  Modules:
  
  Controlling (CO)
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)
  Internal Orders
  Cost Center Accounting
  
  
  Customization Path:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Cost Center Accounting/Internal Orders ? Planning/Allocation ? Define Allocation Strategies
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This message is often informational or a warning rather than an error that stops processing.
  Proper allocation strategies help ensure accurate cost and revenue distribution, which is critical for reporting and analysis.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context about the transaction or process where this message appears, I can give more tailored advice.