How To Fix GA171 - A sender contains no values to be allocated

GA171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 171

• Message text: A sender contains no values to be allocated

What causes this issue?

When executing cycle &V2& with start date &V3&, the system determined
for sender &V1& of segment &V4& that this sender has no values to be
allocated; the amounts or quantities in all periods always equal 0.

System Response

For this sender, no allocation postings can be created on the
receivers, unless you have entered fixed amounts for the receivers.

How to fix this error?

In the list display of this sender, you can see that he only has
amounts to be posted that equal 0.
If you have entered fixed amounts on the receivers, you can see them in
the list display.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA171 - A sender contains no values to be allocated ?

  The SAP error message GA171 ("A sender contains no values to be allocated") typically occurs in the context of internal order accounting or cost allocation processes. This error indicates that the system is trying to allocate costs from a sender cost object (like an internal order, cost center, or project) that does not have any values (costs) to allocate.
  Causes:
  
  No Costs Recorded: The sender cost object does not have any costs recorded against it. This could happen if no expenses have been posted to the internal order or cost center.
  Incorrect Period: The allocation is being attempted in a period where no costs have been posted.
  Allocation Structure: The allocation structure may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing any values to allocate.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the costs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Sender Object: Verify that the sender