How To Fix GA156 - Indirect activity allocation: No valid sender entries exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Indirect activity allocation: No valid sender entries exist.

What causes this issue?

By entering individual values, intervals or groups, you have selected
senders for indirect activity allocation with retrograde determined
sender activity quantities. The master data check has shown that no
valid senders exist in the area you have selected.

System Response

The weighting factors for the sender rule "retrograde determined sender
activity quantities" can not be prefilled with the value 1.00, as in
the current segment no valid sender exists. When you execute this
cycle, the value 0 is used, so that no sender allocates activity
quantities in the current segment.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries for the senders. Then choose "Sender values" to edit
the weighting factors for the senders.
If the message "No valid sender entries" appears again when you select
"Sender values", you can get more information through "Extras -> Error
log..." if information exists.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA156 - Indirect activity allocation: No valid sender entries exist. ?

  The SAP error message GA156, which states "Indirect activity allocation: No valid sender entries exist," typically occurs during the process of indirect activity allocation in SAP Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the system cannot find valid sender cost centers or internal orders to allocate costs from, which is necessary for the allocation process to proceed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Sender Entries: There are no valid sender cost centers or internal orders defined for the allocation cycle.
  Incorrect Allocation Cycle Configuration: The allocation cycle may not be properly configured, leading to the absence of valid sender entries.
  Period Closing: The period for which the allocation is being attempted may be closed, preventing any further allocations.
  Master Data Issues: The sender cost centers or internal orders may not be active or may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the allocation run may not match any existing sender entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Sender Entries: Verify that there are valid sender cost centers or internal orders defined in the allocation cycle. You can do this by navigating to the allocation cycle configuration in SAP.
  Review Allocation Cycle Configuration: Ensure that the allocation cycle is correctly set up with the appropriate sender and receiver definitions. You can check this in the transaction code KSV1 (Create Allocation Cycle) or KSV2 (Change Allocation Cycle).
  Open Periods: Ensure that the period you are trying to allocate costs to is open. You can check this in the period closing settings in the controlling area.
  Validate Master Data: Check the status of the sender cost centers or internal orders to ensure they are active and not archived or deleted.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria used in the allocation run to ensure they match the existing sender entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KSV1: Create Allocation Cycle
  KSV2: Change Allocation Cycle
  KSV3: Display Allocation Cycle
  KSB1: Display Cost Centers
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on indirect activity allocation and allocation cycles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling for further assistance.