How To Fix GA855 - Reference data read from summarization level &1

GA855 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Reference data read from summarization level &1

What causes this issue?

The tracing factors for cycle &V2&, segment &V3& were taken from
summarization level &V1&.
This message is always output if variables are used as tracing factors
in a segment when executing a periodic allocation of overhead costs
(assessment, indirect activity allocation). The message provides
information about the summarization level used.
You can find additional information on summarization levels in the
documentation and in Customizing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA855 - Reference data read from summarization level &1 ?

  The SAP error message GA855, which states "Reference data read from summarization level &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other areas where data summarization is involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GA855 usually indicates that there is an issue with the summarization levels in the system. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Summarization Levels: The summarization level specified in the error message may not exist or may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from reading the reference data correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the summarization levels may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to access or read the data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the summarization level or the related data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the