How To Fix G4803 - Sender cost element '&' , RI '&' not handled by man. rule '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Sender cost element '&' , RI '&' not handled by man. rule '&'

What causes this issue?

The system tried to apply settlement distribution rule '&V4&' on sender
costelement &V1& and recovery indicator '&V2&'. The corresponding
manipulation rule '&V3&', which was either taken directly from the
distribution rule '&V4&' or from the settlement account assignment, did
not contain a specific entry for recovery indicator '&V2&'. Therefore
the program applied the default handling for <DS:TRAN.GJCS>manipulation
rule</> '&V3&'.

System Response

If this is a warning message, the default derivation of manipulation
rule '&V3&' was applied and the record was settled. In case of an error
message, no posting was performed.

How to fix this error?

In case of an error message you have either the option to

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

Create a specific entry for recovery indicator '&V2&' in manipulation
rule '&V3&'
Use another manipulation rule where recovery indicator '&V2&' is
alreadyspecified
Create a new manipulation rule
Reverse the documents which created the records with recovery indicator
'&V2&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4803 - Sender cost element '&' , RI '&' not handled by man. rule '&' ?

  The SAP error message G4803 indicates that there is an issue with the cost element and the corresponding revenue element in the context of a manual allocation or distribution process. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when the system cannot find a valid manual allocation rule for the specified sender cost element and revenue element.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Manual Allocation Rule: The primary cause of this error is that there is no manual allocation rule defined for the specified sender cost element and revenue element combination.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for manual allocation rules may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to process the allocation.
  Cost Element Not Assigned: The sender cost element may not be assigned to the appropriate cost center or internal order, or it may not be linked to the relevant manual allocation rule.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the allocation from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Manual Allocation Rule:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OKB9 or similar).
  Check if a manual allocation rule exists for the sender cost element and revenue element combination.
  If it does not exist, create a new manual allocation rule that includes the necessary sender and receiver elements.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for manual allocations to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the sender cost element is properly assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the sender cost element and revenue element are correctly set up in the master data.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing assignments that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Test the Allocation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the allocation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on manual allocation rules and error handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKB9 (Manual Allocation) and KSV5 (Display Manual Allocations).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify manual allocation rules.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.