How To Fix GA820 - No more than 9999 sender values allowed in segment &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 820

• Message text: No more than 9999 sender values allowed in segment &.

What causes this issue?

In segment &V1& of your cycle, you defined more than 9999 sender values
(fixed amounts, weighting factors), but the database storage limit is
9999.

System Response

Saving all the sender values for &V1& on the database is not possible.
The maximum of 9999 sender values were saved.

How to fix this error?

Change the sender criteria definition in the segment to include no more
that 9999 senders.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA820 - No more than 9999 sender values allowed in segment &. ?

  The SAP error message GA820, which states "No more than 9999 sender values allowed in segment &," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an attempt to process a large number of sender values in a segment. This error indicates that the system has a limit on the number of sender values that can be processed, and that limit has been exceeded.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the number of sender values (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, etc.) being processed in a single transaction exceeds the maximum allowed limit of 9999.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, this can occur due to incorrect data entry or configuration that leads to an unexpected number of sender values being generated.
  Batch Processing: If you are processing a large batch of transactions, it may inadvertently create too many sender values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Sender Values: Check the transaction or report that is generating the error. Review the sender values being processed and ensure that they do not exceed the limit.
  Split Transactions: If you are processing a large number of sender values, consider splitting the transactions into smaller batches to stay within the limit.
  Adjust Configuration: If applicable, review the configuration settings related to sender values in your SAP system. Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to see if there are any settings that can be adjusted.
  Data Cleanup: If there are unnecessary or duplicate sender values, consider cleaning up the data to reduce the number of sender values being processed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for specific error messages.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in analyzing or processing sender values, such as transaction codes for financial postings or controlling reports.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.