How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERATE103 - Enter an allocation strategy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Enter an allocation strategy

What causes this issue?

If you specify a variant for an allocation strategy, you have to specify
the allocation strategy as well.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE103 - Enter an allocation strategy ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_AT_GENERATE103 Enter an allocation strategy
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects an allocation strategy to be specified but it is missing or not entered during the process. Allocation strategies in SAP are used to define how costs or quantities are distributed or allocated in various processes such as settlement, cost allocation, or planning.
  In particular, this message often appears in scenarios involving:
  
  Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element settlement
  Cost allocation or distribution processes
  Planning or budgeting where allocation strategies guide the distribution of costs or quantities
  
  The system requires an allocation strategy to know how to allocate costs or quantities correctly. If this is not provided, the process cannot proceed, hence the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Allocation Strategy:
  
  When prompted by the message, enter a valid allocation strategy code.
  Allocation strategies are usually predefined in the system by your controlling or project system team.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that allocation strategies are properly configured in the system.
  Transaction codes related to allocation strategies include:
  
  OKKN (Define Allocation Strategies)
  OKKP (Maintain Allocation Cycles)
  
  
  Ensure that the allocation strategy relevant to your process is active and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review the Process Step:
  
  Identify at which step the system is asking for the allocation strategy.
  For example, during settlement of WBS elements, check the settlement rules and ensure allocation strategies are assigned where required.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If unsure which allocation strategy to use, consult your project controlling or finance team.
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to your specific module (e.g., Project System, Controlling).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Allocation Strategy: Defines the rules for distributing costs or quantities among receivers.
  Typical Use Cases:
  
  Settlement of costs from WBS elements to cost centers, internal orders, or assets.
  Distribution of planned costs or revenues.
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  Project System (PS)
  Controlling (CO)
  Plant Maintenance (PM) (in some cases)
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ20N (Project Builder) – where you might assign or check allocation strategies in WBS elements.
  OKKN – Define allocation strategies.
  OKKP – Maintain allocation cycles.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Missing allocation strategy entry during a process requiring cost or quantity allocation.
  Solution: Enter a valid allocation strategy; verify configuration and assignment.
  Additional: Allocation strategies are key to controlling how costs/quantities are allocated in SAP processes.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process step where this error occurs, I can give more tailored guidance.