How To Fix GA549 - A mixture of cumulative and non-cumulative cycles is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 549

• Message text: A mixture of cumulative and non-cumulative cycles is not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out an assessment, distribution, periodic reposting
or indirect activity allocation with several cycles (collective
execution). However, the indicator for cumulative processing was set
differently for these cycles.

System Response

Collective execution is not started. For technical reasons, you cannot
execute cumulative cycles and non-cumulative cycles together.

How to fix this error?

Separate cumulative and non-cumulative cycles.
Start the groups of cumulative and non-cumulative cycles separately.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA549 - A mixture of cumulative and non-cumulative cycles is not possible ?

  The SAP error message GA549, which states "A mixture of cumulative and non-cumulative cycles is not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) and specifically when dealing with production planning and controlling cycles. This error arises when there is an attempt to mix cumulative and non-cumulative cycles in a way that is not allowed by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Cycle Configuration: The error is often caused by the configuration of the cycles in the system. If you have defined some cycles as cumulative and others as non-cumulative, and you attempt to use them together in a single process or report, SAP will throw this error.
  Data Entry: It can also occur if the user is trying to enter data that references both types of cycles, leading to a conflict.
  Master Data Issues: Sometimes, the master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may be set up incorrectly, leading to this error when processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Cycle Configuration: Check the configuration of the cycles in the system. Ensure that you are not mixing cumulative and non-cumulative cycles in the same process. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Adjust Data Entry: If you are entering data manually, ensure that you are only referencing cycles of the same type (either all cumulative or all non-cumulative).
  Check Master Data: Review the master data associated with the cycles to ensure that they are set up correctly and consistently.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to configure cycles correctly.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cumulative Cycles: These cycles accumulate costs over time, allowing for a running total that can be useful for long-term projects.
  Non-Cumulative Cycles: These cycles do not accumulate costs; instead, they reset at the end of each period, which is useful for short-term projects or specific reporting needs.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KKS1 (for creating cycles) and KKS2 (for changing cycles) to manage cycle configurations effectively.
  
  By ensuring that your cycles are configured correctly and that you are not mixing types, you should be able to resolve the GA549 error.