How To Fix G4805 - 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: 805

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

What causes this issue?

No specific manipulation rule '&V3&' was defined for sender costelement
&V1& and recovery indicator '&V2&'.
Therefore the program applied the default handling for

System Response

If the system displays a warning message, the default derivation of
manipulation rule '&V3&' was applied and the record was processed. 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
already specified
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 G4805 - Sender cost element '&' , RI '&' not handled by man. rule '&' ?

  The SAP error message G4805 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 is unable to find a valid manual allocation rule for the specified sender cost element and revenue element.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Manual Allocation Rule: The specified sender cost element and revenue element combination does not have a corresponding manual allocation rule defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for manual allocation rules may not be set up correctly, or the rules may not cover the specific cost and revenue elements being used.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the cost element or revenue element that is causing the system to not recognize the combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Manual Allocation Rules:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for manual allocation rules in SAP (Transaction code: OKB9 or similar).
  Verify if there is a rule defined for the sender cost element and revenue element combination that is causing the error.
  If not, create a new manual allocation rule that includes the necessary cost and revenue elements.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Element and Revenue Element:
  
  Ensure that the cost element and revenue element are correctly defined and active in the system.
  Check for any discrepancies in the configuration or master data that might lead to the error.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the manual allocation rules are not set up correctly, adjust the configuration to ensure that all necessary combinations are covered.
  Ensure that the rules are properly assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the allocation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKB9 (Manual Allocation) and KSV5 (Display Manual Allocation).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on setting up manual allocation rules and understanding the controlling module.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G4805 error and ensure that your manual allocation processes function correctly.