How To Fix GA045 - No valid assessment cost elements have been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 045

• Message text: No valid assessment cost elements have been created

What causes this issue?

No valid assessment cost elements have been defined in controlling area
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How to fix this error?

Create cost elements of cost element type "42" in controlling area
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA045 - No valid assessment cost elements have been created ?

  The SAP error message GA045, which states "No valid assessment cost elements have been created," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting, particularly when dealing with assessments in controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the system cannot find any valid assessment cost elements to perform the assessment process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Assessment Cost Elements: The most common cause is that no assessment cost elements have been defined in the system for the relevant controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for assessment cycles may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of valid cost elements.
  Cost Element Type: The cost elements that are defined may not be of the correct type (e.g., they should be assessment cost elements).
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary cost elements.
  Inactive Cost Elements: The cost elements may be inactive or not available for the specific period or controlling area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create Assessment Cost Elements:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA06 (Create Secondary Cost Element) and create the necessary assessment cost elements.
  Ensure that the cost elements are of the correct type (e.g., secondary cost elements for assessments).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the assessment cycles in transaction code KSU1 (Create Assessment Cycle) or KSU2 (Change Assessment Cycle).
  Ensure that the assessment cost elements are correctly assigned to the assessment cycle.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Element Types:
  
  Ensure that the cost elements you are trying to use are indeed assessment cost elements. You can check this in the cost element master data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cost elements. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Check if the cost elements are valid for the period you are trying to run the assessment. Sometimes, cost elements may be restricted to certain fiscal years or periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on setting up assessment cost elements and configuring assessment cycles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KA01: Create Primary Cost Element
  KA06: Create Secondary Cost Element
  KSU1: Create Assessment Cycle
  KSU2: Change Assessment Cycle
  KSU3: Display Assessment Cycle
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to controlling and cost accounting for a deeper understanding of assessment cycles and cost elements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GA045 error and successfully perform the assessment process in SAP.