How To Fix GM089 - Settlement cost element & is not supported in manual planning

GM089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Settlement cost element & is not supported in manual planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM089 - Settlement cost element & is not supported in manual planning ?

  The SAP error message GM089, which states "Settlement cost element & is not supported in manual planning," typically occurs in the context of budget management and planning within the SAP system, particularly in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module or the Grants Management (GM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to manually plan or enter budget data for a cost element that is designated for automatic settlement or is not configured to allow manual planning. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element in question may be set up in a way that it does not allow manual planning. This could be due to its status or the settings in the controlling area.
  
  
  Settlement Type: The cost element may be linked to a specific settlement type that does not support manual planning. For example, certain cost elements are intended for automatic processing and are not meant to be