How To Fix GM071 - To allocate &/&, you cannot use cost element &

GM071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 071

• Message text: To allocate &/&, you cannot use cost element &

What causes this issue?

You want to plan the activity input from sender cost center/activity
type &V1&/&V2& on a receiver.
However, only cost element &V3& is supported for the allocation of
&V1&/&V2&.

System Response

You cannot plan the combination &V1&/&V2& with cost element &V4&.

How to fix this error?

Enter the value &V3& instead of &V4& for the cost element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM071 - To allocate &/&, you cannot use cost element & ?

  The SAP error message GM071 indicates that there is an issue with the allocation of costs in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting or the Controlling (CO) module. Specifically, it suggests that the cost element being used for the allocation is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cost Element: The cost element you are trying to use for the allocation is not defined as a valid cost element for the specific allocation type or process.
  Cost Element Category: The cost element may belong to a category that does not allow for the type of allocation you are attempting (e.g., primary vs. secondary cost elements).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain cost elements for specific allocation processes.
  Master Data Issues: The cost element may not be properly set up in the system, or it may be inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost