How To Fix GM039 - Cost element for accruals & is not supported in revenue planning

GM039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Cost element for accruals & is not supported in revenue planning

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& is an accrual cost element. Accrual cost elements are
special cost elements that are used only for planned and actual
accrual. These cost elements are therefore not taken into account
within revenue planning.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM039 - Cost element for accruals & is not supported in revenue planning ?

  The SAP error message GM039 indicates that a cost element used for accruals is not supported in revenue planning. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with revenue and cost planning in the context of the General Ledger (GL) and the integration of financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element being used for accruals may not be configured correctly for revenue planning. In SAP, certain cost elements are designated for specific purposes, and if a cost element is not set up to be used in revenue planning, this error will occur.
  
  
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not support the cost element in question. Each planning version can have different settings and configurations.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data associated with the cost element, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Integration Issues: There could be integration issues between