How To Fix GA502 - Cycle &, starting date &, has a different allocation type.

GA502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Cycle &, starting date &, has a different allocation type.

What causes this issue?

You can create cycles for the following allocation types:
Periodic reposting
Distribution
Assessment
Process assessment
Indirect activity allocation, Cost Center Accounting
Indirect activity allocation, Activity Based Costing
The cycle names must be defined separately for each allocation type.
Cycle &V1&, starting date &v2& is of a different allocation type than
the transaction you chose.

System Response

The cycle cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check the name of the cycle or choose the correct transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA502 - Cycle &, starting date &, has a different allocation type. ?

  The SAP error message GA502 indicates that there is a mismatch in the allocation type for a cycle in the context of a planning or allocation process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS) when trying to execute a cycle that has been defined with a specific allocation type, but the data or parameters being used do not match that allocation type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Allocation Types: The cycle you are trying to execute has been defined with a specific allocation type (e.g., assessment, distribution), but the data or parameters being used do not conform to this allocation type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the cycle or the master data (cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect allocation structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cycle Configuration: Review the configuration of