How To Fix GA218 - No assignments of cycle run groups to cycles in fiscal year &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No assignments of cycle run groups to cycles in fiscal year &1

What causes this issue?

You are executing a check of the cycle run groups in fiscal year &v1&.
However, the system could not find any assignments of valid cycles for
cycle run groups in this fiscal year.

How to fix this error?

Check the assignments of cycle run groups to cycles in fiscal year
&v1&. You may have to enter a different fiscal year at initial entry.
&NOTE&
Cycles of cycle run group "0000" are ignored by this check report.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA218 - No assignments of cycle run groups to cycles in fiscal year &1 ?

  The SAP error message GA218 "No assignments of cycle run groups to cycles in fiscal year &1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, specifically when dealing with Activity-Based Costing (ABC) or Cost Center Accounting. This error indicates that there are no assignments of cycle run groups to the specified cycles for the given fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignments: The primary cause of this error is that the cycle run groups have not been assigned to the cycles in the specified fiscal year. This can happen if the configuration was not completed or if the assignments were deleted or not maintained properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the cycles or the run groups in the system.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may not be correctly defined, leading to the system not recognizing the assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA218 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKA1 (for Activity Types) or OKA2 (for Activity Type Groups) to check the configuration of the cycles.
  Ensure that the cycles are correctly defined for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Cycle Run Groups:
  
  Use transaction code OKC5 to assign cycle run groups to the cycles.
  Ensure that the correct cycle run groups are assigned to the relevant cycles for the fiscal year you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Check the fiscal year settings in the configuration to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  You can review the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB29.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, run a test to see if the error persists. You can do this by executing the cycle or running the relevant report.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to Cost Center Accounting and Activity-Based Costing.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and assignments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKC5: Assign Cycle Run Groups
  OKA1: Activity Types
  OKA2: Activity Type Groups
  OB29: Fiscal Year Variant Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring cycles and run groups in the CO module.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GA218 error and ensure that your cycle run groups are properly assigned for the fiscal year in question.