How To Fix GA601 - System error: Field group missing for computation of tracing factors

GA601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 601

• Message text: System error: Field group missing for computation of tracing factors

What causes this issue?

In cycle &V1&, starting date &V2& you chose a field group as a tracing
factor according to variable portions. This entry is not defined in
control table T811J.

System Response

Processing cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA601 - System error: Field group missing for computation of tracing factors ?

  The SAP error message GA601, which states "System error: Field group missing for computation of tracing factors," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Activity-Based Costing (ABC) or tracing factors in cost allocation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Missing Field Group Configuration: The system is unable to find the necessary field group configuration for the tracing factors. This can happen if the configuration for the cost element or the tracing factor is incomplete or not properly set up.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: There may be issues with the master data related to cost centers, internal orders, or other objects involved in the tracing factor calculation.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be correctly handling the field groups required for tracing factors.
  
  
  System Upgrade or Migration Issues: If the system has recently been upgraded or