How to use WA56 - Generate Allocation Rule (SAP BW)

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: WA56

  Description: Generate Allocation Rule (SAP BW)

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

• • Program: RWSGENAR

    Screen: 1000

    Authorization Object: W_TRAN_CCR

  • Development Package: MCW_AA_AT

    Package Description: Allocation Development PlugIn

    Parent Package: PI-BIW

  • Module/Component: LO-RFM-BCT

    Description: BW only - Business Content and Extractors

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• SAP Tcode: WA56 - Generate Allocation Rule (SAP BW)

  
  Overview: 
  WA56 is a transaction code used in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) to generate an allocation rule. This rule is used to allocate costs and revenues from one cost center to another. It is a powerful tool that can be used to accurately allocate costs and revenues across multiple cost centers. 
  
  Functionality: 
  The WA56 transaction code allows users to create an allocation rule that can be used to allocate costs and revenues from one cost center to another. The allocation rule can be based on a variety of criteria, such as cost center, product, or customer. The allocation rule can also be based on a combination of criteria. Once the allocation rule is created, it can be used to automatically allocate costs and revenues across multiple cost centers. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Access the WA56 transaction code in SAP BW. 
  2. Enter the name of the allocation rule you wish to create. 
  3. Select the criteria for the allocation rule (e.g., cost center, product, customer). 
  4. Enter the details of the allocation rule (e.g., percentage of costs/revenues to be allocated). 
  5. Save the allocation rule and activate it for use in SAP BW. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is important to ensure that the allocation rule created using WA56 is accurate and up-to-date. It is also important to regularly review and update the allocation rule as needed in order to ensure that costs and revenues are accurately allocated across multiple cost centers.