How To Fix GA841 - Allocation structure & does not contain a valid assessment cost element

GA841 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Allocation structure & does not contain a valid assessment cost element

What causes this issue?

Allocation structure &V1& contains no valid entries.

System Response

The segment cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check whether valid data has been entered in allocation structure &V1&
in controlling area &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GA841 - Details

• The SAP error message GA841 indicates that the allocation structure you are using does not contain a valid assessment cost element. This error typically occurs during the execution of a cost allocation process, such as when you are trying to perform an assessment or distribution in Controlling (CO) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The allocation structure defined in your system does not include a valid assessment cost element. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing entries in the allocation structure.
  Incorrect Allocation Structure: The allocation structure being used may not be appropriate for the type of allocation you are trying to perform.
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element you are trying to use may not be set up correctly in the system or may not be marked as an assessment cost element.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Allocation Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB9 to check the allocation structure.
  Ensure that the allocation structure you are using includes