How To Fix GA838 - No value fields assigned to cost element &2

GA838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 838

• Message text: No value fields assigned to cost element &2

What causes this issue?

In PA transfer structure &V1& there is no assignment of cost element
&V2& to value fields.

System Response

The data record cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Enter cost element &V2& in your PA Transfer Structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA838 - No value fields assigned to cost element &2 ?

  The SAP error message GA838 "No value fields assigned to cost element &2" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post costs to a cost element that does not have any value fields assigned to it. This can happen during various transactions, such as when posting to a cost center or internal order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element in question has not been properly configured in the system. Specifically, it lacks the assignment of value fields, which are necessary for the system to determine how to handle the costs associated with that cost element.
  Missing Value Field Assignment: The value fields that are required for the cost element to function correctly in the context of the posting are not assigned in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA838 error, you need to ensure that the cost element has the appropriate value fields assigned. Here are the