How To Fix AB024 - Activity type dependent planning is only possible on cost centers

AB024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Activity type dependent planning is only possible on cost centers

What causes this issue?

You chose activity type dependent planning and at the same time set the
indicator for planning on internal orders or WBS elements (rather than
on cost centers).
However, activity type dependent planning is possible only on cost
centers

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB024 - Activity type dependent planning is only possible on cost centers ?

  The SAP error message AB024 ("Activity type dependent planning is only possible on cost centers") typically occurs when you are trying to perform activity type planning in a context that does not support it, such as when you are using a different type of controlling object (like internal orders or projects) that is not a cost center.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The error arises when you attempt to plan activity types for objects that are not cost centers. Activity type planning is specifically designed for cost centers in SAP.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that restrict activity type planning to only cost centers.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly selected an incorrect object type while trying to perform planning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Cost Centers: Ensure that you are planning activity types against cost centers. If you need to plan for other objects, consider using different planning methods that are