How To Fix 9J216 - Activity type &1 not allowed in document category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Activity type &1 not allowed in document category &2

What causes this issue?

The activity types that are allowed for each document category are
maintained in Customizing. An entry in Customizing is missing for:
Owner/administrator: &v3&
Equipment type : &v4&
Document category : &v2&
Activity type : &v1&

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

<DS:SIMG.J_3G_LEIVEREQUI>Assign Activity/Settlement Types to Equipment
Types</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J216 - Activity type &1 not allowed in document category &2 ?

  The SAP error message 9J216 indicates that an activity type is not allowed in a specific document category. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or project systems (PS) when trying to post costs or create documents that involve activity types.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The activity type you are trying to use is not configured to be allowed for the specified document category in the system.
  Document Category Restrictions: Certain document categories may have restrictions on which activity types can be used. This is often defined in the configuration settings of the controlling module.
  Incorrect Assignment: The activity type may not be correctly assigned to the cost center, internal order, or project that you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Activity Types -> Define Activity Types.
  Ensure that the activity type is correctly defined and allowed for the document category you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Document Category Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific document category in the configuration.
  Ensure that the activity type is included in the allowed list for that document category.
  
  
  
  Validate Assignments:
  
  Verify that the activity type is correctly assigned to the relevant cost center, internal order, or project.
  Ensure that the master data for the cost center or project is correctly set up to allow the use of the specified activity type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message 9J216.
  Check for any recent changes in configuration or master data that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KP26 (Change Activity Type Planning) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to analyze the data related to the activity type and document category.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to the activity type and document category.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling or project systems.