How To Fix GA789 - Variable costs are not transferred

GA789 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 789

• Message text: Variable costs are not transferred

What causes this issue?

The senders for cycle &V1& contain variable costs. However, these have
not been assigned to a value field of the operating concern.

System Response

The variable costs are not transferred.

How to fix this error?

Enter a value field for the variable costs when you want to transfer
them to CO-PCA.
<DS:TRAN.KEU2>Change assessment cycle</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA789 - Variable costs are not transferred ?

  The SAP error message GA789, which states "Variable costs are not transferred," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the transfer of variable costs from one module to another, often related to the integration between Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) or between different CO components.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the cost element or cost center may not be set up correctly to allow for the transfer of variable costs.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for cost centers, cost elements, or internal orders may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Posting Issues: There may be issues with the postings that are supposed to transfer variable costs, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow for the transfer of variable costs.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed in the controlling area, it may