How To Fix GA198 - No version specified for the plan cycle

GA198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 198

• Message text: No version specified for the plan cycle

What causes this issue?

The system could find a specified version for plan cycle &V1& with
start date &V2&.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued as important information is missing for
the plan cycle.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA198 - No version specified for the plan cycle ?

  The SAP error message GA198, which states "No version specified for the plan cycle," typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting within the SAP system, particularly in the area of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Financial Planning.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to execute a planning transaction or report without specifying a version for the planning cycle. In SAP, planning versions are used to differentiate between different scenarios (e.g., actuals, budget, forecast) and are essential for the system to know which set of data to work with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA198 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify a Version: Ensure that you have selected or entered a valid planning version in the transaction or report you are trying to execute. This can usually be done in the selection screen of the planning transaction.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are unsure about the available versions, you may need to check