How To Fix GA2002 - Plan cycles and actual cycles cannot be executed together

GA2002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA2 - Allocations: Part 2

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Plan cycles and actual cycles cannot be executed together

What causes this issue?

You have entered plan cycles and actual cycles. The system cannot
execute these simultaneously.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter only plan cycles or only actual cycles.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA2002 - Plan cycles and actual cycles cannot be executed together ?

  The SAP error message GA2002, which states "Plan cycles and actual cycles cannot be executed together," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with the execution of cycles in the Activity-Based Costing (ABC) or Cost Center Accounting (CCA) areas.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to execute both planning cycles and actual cycles simultaneously. In SAP, planning and actual data are treated separately, and the system does not allow for the simultaneous processing of both types of cycles to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion in reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cycle Configuration: Ensure that you are not trying to execute a planning cycle and an actual cycle at the same time. Review the cycles you are trying to run and confirm their types.
  
  
  Execute Separately: If you need to run both planning and actual cycles, execute them in