How To Fix GA117 - No master record created for sender cost center/act. type &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No master record created for sender cost center/act. type &/&

What causes this issue?

You are using cost center/activity type &V1&/&V2& as a sender with the
processing rule "Indirectly determined amount" or "Fixed amount" in
inverse activity allocation. However, no master data exists for this
combination in fiscal year &V3&.

System Response

This sender is ignored when inverse activity allocation is performed.

How to fix this error?

The sender above can only be used in indirect activity allocation if
activity type &V2& belongs to category 2, "Indirect determination and
allocation".
If this is the case, you can create the necessary master data in the
course of cycle maintenance by maintaining the sender values of the
segment, during which you enter a weighting factor of <> 0 for the
sender above.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA117 - No master record created for sender cost center/act. type &/& ?

  The SAP error message GA117 ("No master record created for sender cost center/act. type &/&") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a cost center or activity type that does not have a corresponding master record in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of costs, internal orders, or when executing allocations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Record: The primary cause of this error is that the cost center or activity type you are trying to use does not have a master record created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost center or activity type may not be properly configured in the controlling area.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center might be inactive or not valid for the period in which you are trying to post.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the master record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Master Record:
  
  Navigate to the appropriate transaction to create a master record for the cost center or activity type. For cost centers, you can use transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) and for activity types, use KA01 (Create Activity Type).
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the cost center or activity type is correctly configured in the system. Check the controlling area settings and ensure that the cost center is valid for the period you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Activate Cost Center:
  
  If the cost center is inactive, you can activate it using transaction code KS02 (Change Cost Center) and ensure that the status is set to active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and post to the cost center or activity type. Check the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KA01: Create Activity Type
  KA02: Change Activity Type
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Controlling Area Settings: Ensure that the controlling area settings are correctly defined and that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GA117 error and successfully post your transactions. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.