How To Fix GA837 - No assess. cost element assigned to cost element and recovery indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 837

• Message text: No assess. cost element assigned to cost element and recovery indicator

What causes this issue?

In allocation structure &V1& there is no assignment of cost element
&V2& and recovery indicator &V3& to an assessment cost element.

System Response

The data record cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Enter cost element &V2& and recovery indicator &V3& in your allocation
structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA837 - No assess. cost element assigned to cost element and recovery indicator ?

  The SAP error message GA837 indicates that there is no assessment cost element assigned to the specified cost element and recovery indicator. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting, particularly when dealing with assessments and allocations in SAP Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a valid assessment cost element for the specified cost element and recovery indicator. This usually means that the necessary configuration in the system has not been completed.
  Incorrect Cost Element: The cost element being used may not be set up correctly or may not be linked to the appropriate assessment cost element.
  Recovery Indicator Issues: The recovery indicator may not be properly defined or linked to the cost element in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA837 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and check the configuration of the cost element in question.
  Ensure that the cost element is set up as an assessment cost element and is assigned to the correct cost center or internal order.
  
  
  
  Assign Assessment Cost Element:
  
  If the assessment cost element is missing, you need to assign it. This can be done in the configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code OKB9 (Define Assessment Cost Elements) to define and assign the assessment cost element to the relevant cost element and recovery indicator.
  Ensure that the recovery indicator is correctly defined in the configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Recovery Indicator:
  
  Check the recovery indicator settings in the configuration. You can do this using transaction code OKB2 (Define Recovery Indicators).
  Make sure that the recovery indicator is correctly linked to the cost element and that it is valid for the assessment process you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. You can do this by running the assessment cycle again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP CO module consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KA03: Display Cost Element
  OKB9: Define Assessment Cost Elements
  OKB2: Define Recovery Indicators
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to cost accounting and assessment cycles for a deeper understanding of the concepts involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GA837 error and ensure that your assessment cost elements are correctly configured in SAP.