How To Fix GA220 - Statistical WBS element & contains no cost center to be posted to

GA220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Statistical WBS element & contains no cost center to be posted to

What causes this issue?

You are using statistical WBS element &V1& as a receiver in an
assessment, distribution, periodic reposting or indirect activity
allocation. However, in the master record for this WBS element you have
not specified a cost center to which you want to post to.

System Response

The statistical WBS element &V1& is excluded from from further
processing when you execute this cycle. This is because you have a
statistical posting to a statistical WBS element, but there is no true
account assignment to the cost center.
During maintenance of fixed receiver tracing factors in cycle
maintenance, the system first accepts statistical WBS element &V1&, so
that you can maintain the tracing factor values without leaving the
cycle. After this, however, you should enter the cost center to which
you want to post so that this receiver is valid.
The system issues a warning during the formal check in cycle
maintenance to remind you to enter a cost center.

How to fix this error?

In the master record of the WBS element you should enter a cost center
to which you want to post to. this ensures that the WBS element is
accepted by the system as a valid receiver.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA220 - Statistical WBS element & contains no cost center to be posted to ?

  The SAP error message GA220 indicates that a statistical Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element is being used in a transaction that requires a cost center, but the WBS element does not have an associated cost center. This typically occurs in the context of project accounting or internal order management when trying to post costs or expenses to a WBS element that is not set up to handle such postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Statistical WBS Element: The WBS element in question is marked as statistical, which means it is used for tracking purposes only and does not have a cost center associated with it.
  Missing Cost Center: The WBS element does not have a cost center assigned, which is necessary for posting costs.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the WBS element may not be set up correctly to allow for cost postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check WBS Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the WBS element in question and check its settings. Ensure that