How To Fix 9J213 - Activity type & is not allowed for material number entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 213

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J213 - Activity type & is not allowed for material number entered ?

  The SAP error message 9J213 indicates that the activity type specified is not allowed for the material number entered. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning, cost accounting, or when working with internal orders and activity types in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Activity Type Configuration: The activity type may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific material. This could be due to missing assignments or incorrect settings in the controlling area.
  Material Master Settings: The material number may not be set up to allow the specified activity type. This can happen if the material is not linked to the appropriate cost center or if the activity type is not valid for the material type.
  Cost Center Assignment: The cost center associated with the activity type may not be valid for the material or may not be active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified activity type with the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for activity types in SAP (Transaction code: OKKP).
  Ensure that the activity type is correctly assigned to the relevant cost center and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the accounting view and ensure that the material is linked to the correct cost center and that the activity type is allowed.
  
  
  
  Validate Cost Center:
  
  Check the cost center associated with the activity type (Transaction code: KS03).
  Ensure that the cost center is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the activity type and material. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKKP: Activity Type Configuration
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.