How To Fix >6154 - Activity type &1 already selected

>6154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Activity type &1 already selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6154 - Activity type &1 already selected ?

  The SAP error message 6154 ("Activity type &1 already selected") typically occurs when you are trying to assign an activity type to a cost center or internal order that has already been assigned. This error is common in the context of controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with cost planning or budgeting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to assign an activity type to a cost center or internal order that has already been assigned that same activity type.
  There may be a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of the assignment rules in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., KP26 for activity type planning) and check if the activity type is already assigned to the cost center or internal order.
  If it is already assigned, you may need to modify or remove the existing assignment before adding a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that