How To Fix 9J211 - Activity type & not allowed for personnel number entered

9J211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Activity type & not allowed for personnel number entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J211 - Activity type & not allowed for personnel number entered ?

  The SAP error message 9J211 indicates that the activity type specified is not allowed for the personnel number entered. This error typically occurs in the context of time management or cost accounting when trying to assign an activity type to a specific employee or personnel number.
  Causes:
  
  Activity Type Configuration: The activity type may not be configured for the specific personnel number in the system. This could be due to restrictions set in the configuration.
  Personnel Number Restrictions: The personnel number may be associated with a specific organizational unit or job role that does not permit the use of the specified activity type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the activity type to the personnel number.
  Time Management Settings: The settings in the time management module may restrict certain activity types for specific employee groups or categories.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the activity type in the