How To Fix AA943 - Activity type & does not exist (Enter another activity type)

AA943 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 943

• Message text: Activity type & does not exist (Enter another activity type)

What causes this issue?

Activity type &V1& does not exist in controlling company code &V2&.

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?

Enter a valid activity type. You can use the matchcode function in the
F4 help to choose a valid type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AA943 - Details

• The SAP error message AA943 ("Activity type & does not exist (Enter another activity type)") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to post an asset transaction that references an activity type that is not defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Activity Type: The activity type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The activity type may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not be active.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the activity type you entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the activity type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Type) or KP02 (Change Activity Type) to verify if the activity type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using KP01 (Create Activity Type).
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the activity type is assigned