How To Fix GA127 - No master record created for receiver cost center/activ. type &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 127

• Message text: No master record created for receiver cost center/activ. type &/&

What causes this issue?

In the indirect activity allocation framework, you designated the cost
center/activity type V1&/&V2& as a receiver. However, there are no
master data records for this receiver in fiscal year &V3&.

System Response

The given receiver is ignored during processing of indirect activity
allocation.

How to fix this error?

If the receiver named above is needed for indirect activity allocation,
use activity type planning to plan activity &V2& on cost center &V1& in
fiscal year &V3&. This stores the required master records.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA127 - No master record created for receiver cost center/activ. type &/& ?

  The SAP error message GA127 "No master record created for receiver cost center/activity type &/&" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting 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 during various processes, such as posting costs, running allocations, or executing assessments.
  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. This means that the system does not recognize the cost center or activity type as valid for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost center or activity type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the cost center or activity type field.
  
  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, you can use KA01 (Create Activity Type).
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields and save the record.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the cost center or activity type is correctly configured in the system. You can check the configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module.
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries you are making in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the cost center and activity type are entered correctly without any typos.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KA01: Create Activity Type
  KA02: Change Activity Type
  KA03: Display Activity Type
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost centers and activity types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GA127 error and successfully process your transactions in SAP.