How To Fix GA628 - Cycles have different settings for indicator "Transfer prices active".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 628

• Message text: Cycles have different settings for indicator "Transfer prices active".

What causes this issue?

Transfer prices are active in your controlling area. You start several
cycles in a collective execution, but these cycles have different
"Transfer prices active" indicators. For the cycles analyzed so far,
this indicator is set to &V4& but for cycle &V1& &V2&, the indicator is
filled with &V3&.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued to avoid subsequent errors.

How to fix this error?

Report this error to your system administrator. It is a Customizing
inconsistency or a program error.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA628 - Cycles have different settings for indicator "Transfer prices active". ?

  The SAP error message GA628 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the settings for the "Transfer prices active" indicator across different controlling cycles (or controlling areas) in your SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of Profit Center Accounting (PCA) or Internal Orders when you are trying to execute a transaction that involves transfer pricing.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Different controlling areas or cycles have inconsistent settings for the "Transfer prices active" indicator. For example, one cycle may have transfer pricing enabled while another does not.
  You are trying to post or execute a transaction that requires consistent settings across the involved cycles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the "Transfer prices active" indicator is consistently set across all relevant controlling areas or cycles. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Current Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area or cycle in question.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SAP: 
  
  For Profit Center Accounting: SPRO -> Controlling -> Profit Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Profit Center -> Define Profit Center Settings.
  For Internal Orders: SPRO -> Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Master Data -> Order -> Define Order Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Compare Settings:
  
  Compare the settings of the "Transfer prices active" indicator across the different controlling areas or cycles involved in the transaction.
  Identify which controlling area or cycle has a different setting.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If you find that one of the controlling areas or cycles has the indicator set differently, you will need to adjust it to match the others.
  Make the necessary changes in the configuration to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the adjustments, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing the settings, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) or KOB1 (for internal order reports) to check and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the controlling area settings.
  
  By ensuring that the "Transfer prices active" indicator is consistently set across all relevant cycles, you should be able to resolve the GA628 error and proceed with your transactions.