How To Fix AB017 - Specify whether planning is activity-type-dependent or independent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Specify whether planning is activity-type-dependent or independent

What causes this issue?

You have to specify whether planning should be activity type dependent
and/or activity type independent.

How to fix this error?

Select at least one of the parameters "activity type indep. planning"
or "activity type depend. planning".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB017 - Specify whether planning is activity-type-dependent or independent ?

  The SAP error message AB017 indicates that there is a requirement to specify whether the planning is activity-type-dependent or independent in the context of activity-based costing or planning in SAP. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or project systems (PS) when you are trying to perform planning activities without having defined the necessary parameters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system requires a specification of whether the planning is based on activity types (activity-type-dependent) or not (activity-type-independent). If this specification is not set, the system cannot proceed with the planning process.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the controlling area or the specific cost center or internal order may not be configured correctly to allow for the desired type of planning.
  Transaction Context: The error may occur in specific transactions where planning is being executed, and the system needs clarity on how to handle the planning data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in