How To Fix GA842 - Only sender rule 1 is allowed when you use an allocation structure

GA842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Only sender rule 1 is allowed when you use an allocation structure

What causes this issue?

You are using an allocation structure in your segment and defined a
sender rule that is not sender rule "1" (posted amounts). For technical
reasons it is not yet possible to use a sender rule other than "1"
together with an allocation structure.

System Response

The segment cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Change the sender rule to rule "1", or use an assessment cost element
instead of an allocation structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA842 - Only sender rule 1 is allowed when you use an allocation structure ?

  The SAP error message GA842 ("Only sender rule 1 is allowed when you use an allocation structure") typically occurs in the context of cost allocation processes, particularly when using allocation structures in SAP Controlling (CO). This error indicates that there is a restriction on the sender rules that can be used in conjunction with allocation structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to use a sender rule other than "1" in a cost allocation process that involves an allocation structure. In SAP, sender rule "1" is specifically designed for allocations that utilize allocation structures, and any other sender rules are not permitted in this context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA842 error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Allocation Structure: Review the allocation structure you are using to ensure that it is correctly configured. Make sure that it is set up to use sender rule "1".
  
  
  Adjust Sender Rules: If you are using a