How To Fix GA834 - No assignment of an assessment cost element to cost element &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 834

• Message text: No assignment of an assessment cost element to cost element &2

What causes this issue?

In allocation structure &v1& there is no assignment of cost element
&v2& to an assessment cost element.

System Response

The data record cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Enter cost element &V2& in your allocation structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA834 - No assignment of an assessment cost element to cost element &2 ?

  The SAP error message GA834, which states "No assignment of an assessment cost element to cost element &2," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting when there is an attempt to perform an assessment or allocation using a cost element that has not been properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the assessment cost element (used for allocating costs) is not assigned to the specified cost element in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the cost element in the controlling (CO) module, particularly in the settings for assessment and distribution.
  Cost Element Type: The cost element may not be of the correct type (e.g., it should be a primary or secondary cost element).
  Master Data Issues: The cost element may not be properly defined in the master data or may be inactive.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA834 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA02 (Change Cost Element) or KA03 (Display Cost Element).
  Check if the cost element in question (denoted as &2 in the error message) is assigned to an assessment cost element.
  
  
  
  Assign Cost Elements:
  
  If the assignment is missing, you can assign the assessment cost element to the cost element using the transaction code OKB9 (Maintain Assessment Cost Elements).
  Ensure that the cost element is correctly configured for assessment purposes.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Element Type:
  
  Ensure that the cost element is of the correct type (primary or secondary) and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure that all necessary settings for assessments and distributions are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring assessment cost elements and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the assessment or allocation process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KA02/KA03: Change/Display Cost Element
  OKB9: Maintain Assessment Cost Elements
  KSU5: Execute Assessment
  
  
  Cost Element Types:
  
  Primary Cost Elements: Directly linked to financial accounting.
  Secondary Cost Elements: Used for internal cost accounting purposes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.