How To Fix GP417 - No CO class entered, although the CO part has been maintained

GP417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 417

• Message text: No CO class entered, although the CO part has been maintained

What causes this issue?

You have overwritten the planning parameter class with a new value.
However, this new class does not allow you to use the parameters in
cost accounting. You maintained the special CO part previously. This
means that you cannot change the planning parameters to this type of
class.

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?

Enter a parameter class which allows you to use the parameters in cost
accounting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP417 - No CO class entered, although the CO part has been maintained ?

  The SAP error message GP417 ("No CO class entered, although the CO part has been maintained") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost objects or cost allocations. This error indicates that while the system expects a CO class to be specified, it has not been provided, even though the CO-related data has been maintained.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing CO Class: The most common cause is that the CO class field is not filled in the relevant transaction or configuration, even though other CO-related data is present.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or the specific cost object type that is being used.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently skipped entering the CO class during data entry.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the CO class correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check CO Class Entry: Ensure that the CO