How To Fix 9J201 - Activity type & has not been defined

9J201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Activity type & has not been defined

What causes this issue?

The activity type entered has not been defined in table J_3GLEIART. You
can only enter activity types here that have been entered in this
table.

System Response

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

&WHAT_TO_DO& <DS:TRAN.J3GL>Define Activity Type</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J201 - Activity type & has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message 9J201 indicates that an activity type has not been defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) modules, particularly when working with internal orders, cost centers, or project systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  An activity type is referenced in a transaction, but it has not been defined in the system.
  The activity type may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  The configuration for the activity type is incomplete or missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Activity Types -> Define Activity Types.
  Ensure that the activity type in question is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign Activity Type to Controlling Area:
  
  Ensure that the activity type is assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  You can do this in the same configuration path mentioned