How To Fix GA520 - No cycle has been specified

GA520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 520

• Message text: No cycle has been specified

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a cycle.

System Response

The SAP System terminates generation of report &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a cycle in the cycle list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA520 - No cycle has been specified ?

  The SAP error message GA520 "No cycle has been specified" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Activity-Based Costing (ABC) or when trying to execute certain reports or transactions that require a cycle to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Cycle Definition: The cycle that is supposed to be used for the calculation or report has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost center or activity type may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing any cycles.
  Transaction Context: The transaction or report being executed requires a cycle to be specified, but none has been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA520 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define a Cycle:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKC1 (for creating a cycle) or OKC2 (for changing a cycle).
  Ensure that a cycle is