How To Fix WXP698 - Last allocation table unavailable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Last allocation table unavailable

What causes this issue?

You want to display or edit the last allocation table that was created.
No valid allocation table number is, however, available in the system.
If you have left the planning transaction since the allocation table
was created, you cannot access the allocation table that was created
last.

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?

The <DS:TRAN.WXP67>log overview</> enables you to edit or display all
allocation tables that were created in the planning session. The
initial entry screen for allocation table maintenance also enables
this.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP698 - Last allocation table unavailable ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP698 - Last allocation table unavailable
  
  Cause:
  The error message WXP698 typically occurs in SAP when the system is unable to access or find the "last allocation table" during a workflow or allocation process. This table is used internally by SAP to keep track of the last allocation or assignment of tasks, resources, or workflow steps.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The allocation table has not been created or initialized yet.  
  The allocation table has been deleted or corrupted.  
  Authorization issues preventing access to the allocation table.  
  Incomplete or inconsistent workflow configuration.  
  Database inconsistencies or missing entries related to workflow allocation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WXP698 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Verify that the workflow and its related allocation objects are correctly configured and activated.
  
  
  Recreate or Initialize the Allocation Table:  
  
  Sometimes, the allocation table needs to be initialized or recreated. This can be done by running specific SAP reports or programs related to workflow allocation.  
  For example, you can run the report RWSALLOC (if applicable) to initialize or reset allocation tables.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or process trying to access the allocation table has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run database consistency checks or use transaction SWU3 (Automatic Workflow Customizing) to check and fix workflow customizing inconsistencies.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:  
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that address this error message.  
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing details of the error and system logs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SWU3 - Automatic Workflow Customizing (to check and fix workflow customizing)  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)  
  SE38 - ABAP Editor (to run reports like RWSALLOC if available)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  This error is commonly related to SAP Workflow (WF) and sometimes to allocation processes in modules like HR, MM, or SD where workflow is used.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to message WXP698.
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, or process where the error occurs), I can help with more specific guidance.