How To Fix GA002 - The cycle specified has not been created

GA002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The cycle specified has not been created

What causes this issue?

Cycle &v1& with starting date &v2& does not exist.

System Response

The cycle cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Select another cycle or switch to "Create cycle" where you can create a
new cycle.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA002 - The cycle specified has not been created ?

  The SAP error message GA002, which states "The cycle specified has not been created," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or profit centers. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified cycle for a particular process, often related to the allocation of costs or revenues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cycle Definition: The cycle you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight.
  Incorrect Cycle Name: The cycle name or identifier you are using may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Inactive Cycle: The cycle may exist but is not currently active or has been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the cycle.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the cycle from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings