How To Fix GK121 - Breakdown category & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Breakdown category & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK121 - Breakdown category & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GK121 indicates that a breakdown category does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or when dealing with cost centers and internal orders in Controlling (CO). The breakdown category is used to classify and analyze costs or revenues in a more detailed manner.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The breakdown category you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The breakdown category code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the breakdown category.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Asset Accounting or Controlling) and check if the breakdown category is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the breakdown category code you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Look for any typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the breakdown category.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on how to set up and manage breakdown categories.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OAOA: Define Breakdown Categories (for Asset Accounting)
  OKB9: Define Breakdown Categories (for Controlling)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GK121 error and implement a solution to resolve it.