How To Fix GA197 - Segment correction already executed for cycle &1

GA197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Segment correction already executed for cycle &1

What causes this issue?

You want to execute or reverse cycle &V1& in the update run for periods
&V2&/&V4& to &V3&/&V4&. However, a segment correction has already been
executed for segments of this cycle. This segment correction will no
longer be current after a repeated execution or reversal of this cycle
and should also be reversed.

System Response

Check whether the segment correction for cycle &V1& and the
correction/processing periods &V2& to &V3& in fiscal year &V4& should
not also be reversed.
&NOTE&
Choose Segment correction -> Overview on the Execute segment correction
initial screen to get an overview of all the currently updated segment
corrections.
You can change or switch off this message category using the function
"Control messages for the user".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA197 - Segment correction already executed for cycle &1 ?

  The SAP error message GA197, which states "Segment correction already executed for cycle &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with segment reporting and cycle allocations.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a segment correction has already been executed for the specified cycle. In SAP, segment corrections are used to adjust or correct allocations that have already been processed. If you attempt to execute a segment correction for a cycle that has already been corrected, SAP will prevent this action to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Cycle Status: Verify if the segment correction has indeed been executed for the specified cycle. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes or reports that display the status of segment corrections.
  
  
  Review Correction Logs: Look into the logs or history of corrections made for the cycle. This can