How To Fix GA645 - Periodic reposting of activity-dep.costs only with CCtr/activity type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 645

• Message text: Periodic reposting of activity-dep.costs only with CCtr/activity type

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out a periodic reposting of activity-dependent costs.
The only objects permitted as sender are those of category cost center
/activity type. No other objects in this segment (orders, processes,
cost objects, WBS elements,....) are considered as sender objects.

System Response

Only sender objects of category cost center/activity type are taken
into account; no other objects are processed.

How to fix this error?

Repost the other objects in a separate segment in which you do not use
activity types.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA645 - Periodic reposting of activity-dep.costs only with CCtr/activity type ?

  The SAP error message GA645 indicates that there is an issue with the periodic reposting of activity-dependent costs in the context of controlling (CO) and cost center accounting. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a reposting of costs that are not associated with a cost center or activity type.
  Cause:
  The error message GA645 is triggered under the following conditions:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the cost center or activity type may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to repost costs.
  Missing Assignment: The cost elements or cost centers involved in the transaction may not be properly assigned to the relevant activity types.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be compatible with the type of costs you are attempting to repost.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed for posting, it may prevent any reposting activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA645 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the cost centers and activity types are correctly configured in the system. You can check the configuration in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  
  Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Activity Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Assignments:
  
  Make sure that the cost elements are assigned to the correct cost centers and activity types. You can check this in the master data settings for cost elements and cost centers.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using for reposting is appropriate for the costs you are trying to repost. You may need to use a different transaction type that supports the reposting of activity-dependent costs.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Verify if the posting period is open. If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it or perform the reposting in an open period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to the GA645 error for any additional insights or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test reposting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KSV5 (for periodic reposting) and KSB1 (for cost center reports) to analyze and troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the reposting has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.