How To Fix GP587 - Credit records are missing for cost center/activitiy type &/&

GP587 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Credit records are missing for cost center/activitiy type &/&

What causes this issue?

In activity type planning for cost center/activity type &V1&/&V2&, the
activity prices or the activity price indicator have changed, making it
necessary to revaluate the activity input of all receivers.
However, no credit records were found for cost center &V1& with activity
type &V2&.

System Response

The system cancels processing.

How to fix this error?

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP587 - Credit records are missing for cost center/activitiy type &/& ?

  The SAP error message GP587 indicates that there are missing credit records for a specific cost center and activity type. This error typically arises in the context of internal orders, cost center accounting, or activity-based costing when trying to allocate costs or perform a transaction that requires credit records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The cost center or activity type may not have been properly set up in the system, leading to missing credit records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the cost center or activity type may not be complete or may have errors.
  Period Closing: The period for which you are trying to post may be closed, preventing any new postings or allocations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required credit records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the cost center and activity type