How To Fix WSTRN057 - You cannot review site groups for an allocation rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTRN - Message for Prepack Creation and Planning Dialog

• Message number: 057

• Message text: You cannot review site groups for an allocation rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTRN057 - You cannot review site groups for an allocation rule ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTRN057 – "You cannot review site groups for an allocation rule"
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears when you attempt to review or display site groups assigned to an allocation rule in SAP, but the system does not allow it due to the current configuration or status of the allocation rule. Specifically:
  
  The allocation rule you are trying to review does not have site groups assigned or the site groups are not maintained.
  The allocation rule might be of a type or status that does not support site group review.
  The user might be trying to access site groups in a context where it is not permitted (e.g., in a display mode without proper authorizations or in a system/client where site groups are not relevant).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Allocation Rule Configuration:
  
  Verify that the allocation rule you are working with actually has site groups assigned.
  Use transaction codes related to allocation rules (e.g., KSV5, KSV6, or relevant IMG paths) to check and maintain site groups.
  
  
  
  Maintain Site Groups:
  
  If site groups are missing, maintain them properly in the system.
  Follow the IMG path:
  
  Controlling (CO) ? Cost Center Accounting ? Planning ? Allocation ? Define Site Groups
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user has the necessary authorizations to display or maintain site groups for allocation rules.
  
  
  
  Review Allocation Rule Type and Status:
  
  Some allocation rules may not support site groups or may be locked for changes.
  Check if the allocation rule is active and of a type that supports site groups.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address this warning with patches or additional instructions.
  Search the SAP Support Portal for WSTRN057 or related allocation rule issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Allocation Rules: Used in Controlling (CO) to distribute costs or quantities from sender cost objects to receiver cost objects.
  
  
  Site Groups: Groupings of sites (plants, company codes, etc.) used to control or limit the scope of allocations.
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  KSV5 – Maintain Allocation Rules  
  KSV6 – Display Allocation Rules  
  IMG path for site groups maintenance as above.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Controlling documentation on allocation rules and site groups for detailed configuration steps.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing details of the allocation rule, system version, and steps to reproduce the warning.