How To Fix WSTB005 - Please enter an allocation table or different selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTB - Message Class for Store Workbench, Allocation Table

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Please enter an allocation table or different selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTB005 - Please enter an allocation table or different selection criteria ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTB005 – "Please enter an allocation table or different selection criteria"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you are trying to execute a transaction or report related to cost allocation (such as settlement, distribution, or assessment) and the system requires an allocation table or specific selection criteria to proceed. The message indicates that neither an allocation table nor valid selection criteria have been provided, so the system cannot determine how to allocate costs.
  Typically, this happens in transactions like KSU5 (Execute Distribution) or KSU7 (Execute Assessment), or when running reports or processes that require an allocation structure to be defined.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Allocation Table: This is a predefined table that contains the rules or keys for distributing costs from sender cost objects to receiver cost objects.
  Selection Criteria: These are parameters or filters that help the system identify which cost elements, cost centers, or other objects to include in the allocation.
  
  If neither is provided, the system cannot perform the allocation because it does not know which costs to allocate or how.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter an Allocation Table:
  
  In the selection screen of the transaction, specify a valid allocation table that defines the distribution rules.
  Allocation tables are usually created and maintained in customizing (transaction OKKN or related customizing paths).
  
  
  
  Provide Different Selection Criteria:
  
  If you do not want to use an allocation table, specify other selection criteria such as cost elements, sender cost centers, periods, or other relevant filters.
  This helps the system identify the costs to be allocated.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  Verify that the allocation tables are properly maintained and assigned.
  Ensure that the allocation cycle and rules are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Basis Team:
  
  If unsure about which allocation table to use, consult your controlling team or SAP documentation.
  Sometimes, authorization or master data issues can cause this error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transactions: KSU5, KSU7, KSU1, KSU3 (Cost Center Allocations)
  Customizing Path:
  
  Controlling (CO) -> Cost Center Accounting -> Planning -> Distribution/Assessment -> Define Allocation Tables
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WSTB005 for specific system or version issues.
  SAP Help Portal: Search for "Allocation Table" and "Cost Center Allocation" for detailed explanations.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: No allocation table or valid selection criteria entered for cost allocation.
  Solution: Enter a valid allocation table or specify appropriate selection criteria.
  Check: Allocation tables and customizing settings for cost allocation.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.