How To Fix KI527 - Nothing was allocated in the sender-receiver relationship(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 527

• Message text: Nothing was allocated in the sender-receiver relationship(s)

What causes this issue?

The SAP System has detected a loop in the receiver-sender relationships
of the iteration which, although having one or more receivers outside
of the loop, nevertheless cannot allocate to them (at least in this
period).

System Response

Since this loop has no receivers ouside of it to which it can allocate
further, the iteration terminates.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that a receiver outside of the loop can be allocated to.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI527 - Nothing was allocated in the sender-receiver relationship(s) ?

  The SAP error message KI527 ("Nothing was allocated in the sender-receiver relationship(s)") typically occurs in the context of internal order accounting or cost center accounting when you are trying to execute a transaction that involves allocations, such as assessments or distributions, but there are no valid allocations defined between the sender and receiver objects.
  Causes:
  
  No Allocation Defined: There may be no allocation defined between the sender (e.g., cost center, internal order) and the receiver (e.g., another cost center, internal order).
  Incorrect Period: The allocation might be set up for a different period than the one you are trying to execute.
  Missing Data: The sender or receiver may not have any actual costs or planned costs that can be allocated.
  Allocation Structure Issues: The allocation structure may not be correctly configured or may not include the sender or receiver in question.
  Cost Elements: The cost elements used in the allocation may not be correctly set up or may not be valid for the allocation process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Allocation Configuration:
  
  Go to the allocation configuration in SAP (transaction code OKO7 for assessment or OKO8 for distribution) and ensure that the sender-receiver relationships are correctly defined.
  Verify that the allocation structure includes the relevant sender and receiver objects.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Ensure that you are executing the allocation in the correct period. Check the period settings in the allocation run.
  
  
  
  Verify Actual and Planned Costs:
  
  Check if there are actual or planned costs in the sender object. If there are no costs, there will be nothing to allocate.
  Use transaction codes like KOB1 (for actual line items) or KSB1 (for cost center reports) to review costs.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Elements:
  
  Ensure that the cost elements used in the allocation are valid and correctly configured. You can check this in the cost element master data.
  
  
  
  Run Test Allocations:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, you can run a test allocation using the test mode in the allocation transaction to see if it provides more detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on allocation processes and configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSU5 (for assessments), KSU1 (for creating assessment cycles), and KSV5 (for distributions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform allocations and access the relevant cost objects.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to further investigate the problem.