How To Fix GM155 - Debit block; however, cost center &1 allowed as sender

GM155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Debit block; however, cost center &1 allowed as sender

What causes this issue?

Cost center &v1& has a debit block, but the system allows credit
charges to the cost center.
During allocation, the cost center may not appear as the receiver as
well as the sender.

System Response

The system accepts cost center &v1& as the sender.

How to fix this error?

To change this and to not include sender cost centers in the
allocation, you can change the type of message from I (information) to
E (error).
To change the message type, in the IMG, choose General Controlling ->
Change Message Control. Here, you enter GM as the application area.
Afterwards, you can make a new entry for message number 155, one which
is different than the standard message type.
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Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM155 - Debit block; however, cost center &1 allowed as sender ?

  The SAP error message GM155 indicates that there is a debit block on a particular cost center, but the cost center is allowed as a sender. This typically occurs in the context of budget management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with the Funds Management (FM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Debit Block Configuration: The cost center may have been configured with a debit block, which prevents any postings that would increase expenses or costs against that cost center.
  Budget Availability: The budget for the cost center may have been exhausted or not properly allocated, leading to a restriction on further debits.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the posting, even if the cost center is allowed as a sender.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used for the transaction may not be compatible with the cost center's settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Center Settings: Review the configuration of the cost center in the SAP system to