How To Fix GA119 - Indirect activity allocation: Serious system error act. type master rec.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Indirect activity allocation: Serious system error act. type master rec.

What causes this issue?

A serious system error has occured during the processing of the
indirect activity allocation. The determination of the allocation cost
element for object &V1& could not be carried out.

System Response

Cycle maintenance cannot be processed further.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA119 - Indirect activity allocation: Serious system error act. type master rec. ?

  The SAP error message GA119, which states "Indirect activity allocation: Serious system error act. type master rec.," typically indicates a problem related to the configuration or data integrity of activity types in the SAP system, particularly in the context of indirect activity allocation.
  Cause:
  
  Master Record Issues: The error often arises due to missing or inconsistent master records for the activity types involved in the allocation process. This could include missing configurations or incorrect settings in the activity type master data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the activity type master records.
  Data Integrity Problems: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect assignment of cost centers or internal orders to the activity types.
  System Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the controlling (CO) module, particularly in the settings for indirect activity allocation, can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Master Records: 
  
  Go to the transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Type) and verify that the activity types involved in the allocation have valid master records.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the activity types are properly assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OKTZ to check the configuration settings for indirect activity allocation. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  Verify that the allocation structure is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the allocation has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the activity type master records. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant master data using transaction codes like KAH3 (Display Cost Center) or KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including transaction codes used, configuration settings, and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KP26 (Change Activity Type), OKTZ (Allocation Structure), KAH3 (Display Cost Center), KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items).
  SAP Modules: This error is primarily related to the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in the area of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and indirect activity allocation.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring activity types and indirect activity allocation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the GA119 error in your SAP system.