How To Fix 67537 - In Customizing, activity type &1 is defined as not to be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 537

• Message text: In Customizing, activity type &1 is defined as not to be displayed

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a clerk to an activity type defined as "not to be
displayed".

How to fix this error?

If necessary, change the field selection settings in the Customizing
step <DS:SIMG.FELDAUSW_SACHBEARB>Define Field Selection for Assigning
Clerks</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67537 - In Customizing, activity type &1 is defined as not to be displayed ?

  The SAP error message 67537 indicates that an activity type is defined in the system's customizing settings as "not to be displayed." This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or project systems (PS) when trying to access or use an activity type that has been configured to be hidden or inactive.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the activity type you are trying to use has been set in the system to not be displayed. This could be due to:
  
  Customizing settings where the activity type is marked as inactive.
  The activity type may not be relevant for the current configuration or project.
  The activity type might have been intentionally hidden by the system administrator for specific business reasons.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for activity types, typically found under:
  
  Controlling (CO) -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Activity Types -> Define Activity Types.
  
  
  Look for the specific activity type (indicated by &1 in the error message) and check its settings.
  
  
  
  Modify Activity Type Settings:
  
  If the activity type is set to "not to be displayed," you can change its status to "active" or "displayable" based on your business requirements.
  Ensure that the activity type is relevant for the processes you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to the activity type to understand why it was set to not be displayed. This may provide insights into whether it should be reactivated.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify activity types. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  KS01: Create Activity Type.
  KS02: Change Activity Type.
  KS03: Display Activity Type.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to activity types and error message 67537.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on activity types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the customizing settings, it is advisable to consult with your SAP functional consultant or system administrator to ensure that any modifications align with your organization's processes and policies.