How To Fix BG008 - Activity category & not allowed

BG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BG - Warranty processing

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Activity category & not allowed

What causes this issue?

The activity category selected is not allowed for warranty processing.

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?

Select an allowed activity category (create, change, display).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BG008 - Details

• The SAP error message BG008 ("Activity category & not allowed") typically occurs in the context of project management or controlling when you are trying to assign an activity category to a project or task that is not permitted. This can happen in various modules, such as Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Activity Category: The activity category you are trying to use may not be configured for the specific project or task type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified activity category.
  Configuration Settings: The activity category may not be allowed in the configuration settings of the project or controlling area.
  Project Status: The project or task may be in a status that does not allow the assignment of certain activity categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Project System or Controlling.
  Verify that the activity