2037152 - Overhead Distribution Run Error - Rule Does not Contain any Receivers in Overhead Distribution run

When executing an overhead distribution run a warning appears stating "Rule XYZ does not contain any receivers" (XYZ represents a distribution rule).

SAP Business ByDesign

1. Go to the Cost and Revenue work center.
2. Access the Periodic Tasks view and here the Overhead Distribution subview.
3. Select the respective overhead distribution run and select Log Results.
4. In the run select the Messages tab.

Scenario 1:

In the distribution rule XYZ, the distribution amount determination is based on G/L account (origin), defined for account ABC (ABC represents a G/L account (Origin)ID).

For the period specified in the overhead distribution run however, there are no postings made originating from G/L account ABC.

To verify the postings to the cost center and G/L account (origin) combination the selected period, execute the Cost Center - Line Items report. 


Scenario 2:

In the distribution rule XYZ, the distribution factor is Based on costs.

This means that the shares for the distribution to the receiving cost centers are calculated based on the costs on each receiving cost center.

There are no costs on the relevant cost centers for the specific period checked.

The system is behaving as expected.

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