How To Fix GA067 - The reference cycle has another act/plan indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 067

• Message text: The reference cycle has another act/plan indicator

What causes this issue?

You can define two types of cycles:
Plan cycles
Actual cycles
The two different types of cycles are maintained with two different
transactions. The name of the cycle is different for each cycle type.
You have chosen a cycle belonging to the other cycle type.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Change the cycle name or choose the correct transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA067 - The reference cycle has another act/plan indicator ?

  The SAP error message GA067, which states "The reference cycle has another act/plan indicator," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the configuration of asset master records or the assignment of asset transactions.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Reference Cycle Configuration: The reference cycle for the asset is incorrectly configured. This can happen if the asset is linked to a reference asset that has a different indicator for actual or planned values.
  
  
  Inconsistent Asset Master Data: The asset master data may have inconsistencies, such as different settings for planned and actual values in the reference asset.
  
  
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type used for the asset transaction may not be compatible with the reference cycle settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA067 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and check the settings for the asset in question.
  Ensure that the reference asset is correctly set up and that it has the same act/plan indicator as the asset you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Review Reference Cycle Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OAOA to check the configuration of the reference cycle.
  Ensure that the reference cycle is correctly defined and that all assets linked to it have consistent settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Types:
  
  Verify the transaction type being used for the asset transaction. Ensure that it is compatible with the reference cycle and that it is set up correctly in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to Asset Accounting and reference cycles for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and OAOA (Manage Reference Cycle).
  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 make changes to asset master data and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting for further assistance.