How To Fix 9J204 - Activity type & not allowed for recipient entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Activity type & not allowed for recipient entered

What causes this issue?

This activity type is not allowed for this document type and recipient.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Adapt the Customizing entries under "Assign Activity Types per Document
Type".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J204 - Activity type & not allowed for recipient entered ?

  The SAP error message 9J204 indicates that the activity type specified is not allowed for the recipient entered in the system. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or project management when trying to assign an activity type to a cost center, internal order, or project that does not have the necessary configuration or permissions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Activity Type: The activity type you are trying to use may not be valid for the specified recipient (e.g., cost center, internal order).
  Configuration Issues: The activity type may not be assigned to the recipient in the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified activity type with the recipient.
  Master Data Issues: The recipient (cost center, internal order, etc.) may not be set up correctly in the system or may be inactive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for activity types and ensure that the activity type is correctly configured and assigned to the recipient.
  
  
  
  Verify Recipient Settings:
  
  Check the master data for the recipient (cost center, internal order, etc.) to ensure it is active and correctly set up.
  Ensure that the recipient is allowed to receive the specified activity type.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action with the specified activity type and recipient.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message 9J204 for further insights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KP26 (Change Activity Type Planning) or KSU5 (Actual Activity Allocation) to check or modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.