How To Fix GM141 - Combination &/& cannot be manually allocated in &

GM141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Combination &/& cannot be manually allocated in &

What causes this issue?

You want to use the sender cost center/activity type &V1&/&V2&.
However, this combination cannot be manually allocated in controlling
area &V4& and fiscal year &V3&. It must indirectly be allocated.
The allocation type is controlled by the activity type.
The activity category is stored in the control segment of the activity
type and is determined based on activity type planning. The default
value for this type for new combinations cost center/activity type is
set from the master record to the activity type. The default value
may be overwritten in planning.

System Response

The sender cost center/activity type &V1&/&V2& cannot be used.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM141 - Combination &/& cannot be manually allocated in & ?

  The SAP error message GM141 ("Combination &/& cannot be manually allocated in &") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Grants Management (GM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the allocation of budget or funds to a specific combination of elements, such as funds center, commitment item, or other relevant dimensions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Combination: The combination of the elements you are trying to allocate may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Budget Availability: There may not be sufficient budget available for the combination you are trying to allocate.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Grants Management module may not allow for manual allocations for the specified combination.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the allocation for the specified combination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Combination Validity: Verify that the combination of elements you are trying to allocate is valid and exists in the system.