How To Fix GA130 - Assessment account & is not a valid account/cost element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Assessment account & is not a valid account/cost element

What causes this issue?

Assessment account & is not a valid account or cost element.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for master data validation in the customizing menu
with the menu path Environment -> Master data -> Integrated master
data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA130 - Assessment account & is not a valid account/cost element ?

  The SAP error message GA130, which states "Assessment account & is not a valid account/cost element," typically occurs during the execution of an assessment cycle in SAP Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid account or cost element associated with the assessment process.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Account/Cost Element: The account or cost element specified in the assessment cycle configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The assessment cycle may be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent accounts or cost elements.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the cost element or account may not be set up or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the assessment may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified account or cost element.
  Inactive Cost Element: The cost element may be inactive or not available for the period in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Account/Cost Element:
  
  Check the account or cost element specified in the assessment cycle configuration. Ensure that it exists in the system and is correctly defined.
  Use transaction codes like FS00 (for G/L accounts) or KA01/KA02 (for cost elements) to verify the details.
  
  
  
  Review Assessment Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the assessment cycle configuration (transaction code KSU1 for creating or KSU2 for changing) and ensure that all accounts and cost elements referenced are valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the necessary master data for the cost element is created and active. If it has been deleted or marked inactive, you may need to recreate or reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the accounts and cost elements involved in the assessment cycle. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Period Check:
  
  Ensure that the cost element is valid for the period in which the assessment is being executed. If the cost element is not valid for the current period, it may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error and its resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KSU1: Create Assessment Cycle
  KSU2: Change Assessment Cycle
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  KA01/KA02: Create/Change Cost Element
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the GA130 error in your SAP system.