How To Fix GA179 - Periodic reposting of revenues for revenue-recording orders/WBS elements.

GA179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Periodic reposting of revenues for revenue-recording orders/WBS elements.

What causes this issue?

You want to make a periodic reposting of revenue cost elements.
However, you have used a controlling object as sender or receiver
object, which is neither an order with revenues nor a WBS billing
element.

System Response

You can repost revenue cost elements periodically only for orders with
revenues or WBS elements with set "Billing element" indicator. All
other objects are excluded from further processing since the sender or
receiver involved is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA179 - Periodic reposting of revenues for revenue-recording orders/WBS elements. ?

  The SAP error message GA179 typically occurs in the context of periodic reposting of revenues for revenue-recording orders or Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Cause of Error GA179
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The error may occur if the configuration for revenue recognition is not set up correctly in the system. This includes settings related to revenue recording orders or WBS elements.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data related to the revenue recording orders or WBS elements, such as missing master data or incorrect assignment of cost elements, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Period Closing Issues: The error may also arise if the posting period is closed or if there are restrictions on posting to certain periods.
  
  
  Incomplete or Incorrect Master Data: If the master data for the WBS elements or revenue recording