How To Fix GA790 - No summarization level exists for cycle &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 790

• Message text: No summarization level exists for cycle &

What causes this issue?

The tracing factors for cycle &V1& cannot be read from a summarization
level.
This message is displayed when executing a periodic allocation of
overhead costs (assessment, indirect activity allocation) if portions
are used as tracing factors in at least one segment. It is designed to
make you aware of potential improvement in performance which is not
being used.
If variable portions are used as tracing factors, the distribution
factors are determined from the object level (table CE3xxxx/CE4xxxx,
xxxx=operating concern). If there is a large amount of data at object
level, selection can take a long time. The summarization levels can be
used to pre-summarize the transaction data, resulting in a drastic
reduction in runtimes for periodic allocations.

System Response

The tracing factor is determined from the object level. This does not
alter the result of periodic allocation, but the runtime can be
lengthy.

How to fix this error?

For large data volumes, define a summarization level in the object
level in order to improve performance.
For more information, see the program documentation and the customizing
functions, which include a form for defining an appropriate
summarization level for periodic allocation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA790 - No summarization level exists for cycle & ?

  The SAP error message GA790 "No summarization level exists for cycle &" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or profit centers. This error indicates that the system cannot find a summarization level for the specified cycle in the planning or actual data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Summarization Level: The most common cause is that the summarization level for the specified cycle has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for the planning cycle is incomplete or if the cycle has been deleted or not properly set up.
  Incorrect Cycle Configuration: The cycle may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a summarization level.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the summarization level.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant cycle in the SAP system (Transaction code: OKC5 for cycles).
  Ensure that the summarization levels are correctly defined for the cycle in question.
  If necessary, create or adjust the summarization levels to include the required data.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Versions:
  
  Check if the planning version you are using is correct and that it has been activated.
  Ensure that the relevant planning version is set up to include the summarization levels.
  
  
  
  Recreate Summarization Levels:
  
  If the summarization levels are missing, you may need to recreate them. This can involve using transaction codes like KSV5 (for planning) or KSV1 (for actual data) to set up the necessary summarization levels.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies that could be causing the issue. This can involve using transaction codes like KAH3 (for cost centers) or KAH2 (for internal orders).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up summarization levels and cycles.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKC5 (Cycle Definition), KSV5 (Planning), and KAH3 (Cost Center).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GA790 error in your SAP system.