How To Fix BK079 - Reduce the activity quantity entered.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Reduce the activity quantity entered.

What causes this issue?

You entered an activity quantity with unit of measure &V1&. The
standard unit of measure for this activity type is &V2&.
Converting the unit you have entered to &V2& would result in a field
overflow of the data base field.

System Response

The SAP System does not accept the entry.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the quantity of the activity.
Alternately, change the unit of measure entered.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK079 - Reduce the activity quantity entered. ?

  The SAP error message BK079 ("Reduce the activity quantity entered") typically occurs in the context of activity allocation in SAP Controlling (CO) when the quantity of activities being allocated exceeds the available capacity or planned quantity for a particular cost center or internal order.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Capacity: The quantity of activities you are trying to allocate exceeds the available capacity of the cost center or internal order.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering a higher quantity than what is planned or available.
  Planning Issues: The planning data for the cost center or internal order may not be aligned with the actual activities being performed.
  Resource Constraints: The resources (e.g., labor hours, machine hours) allocated to the cost center or internal order may not be sufficient to cover the activity quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Capacity: Review the available capacity for the cost center or internal order to ensure that it can accommodate the activity quantity you are trying to allocate.
  Adjust Activity Quantity: Reduce the activity quantity you are entering to match the available capacity or planned quantity.
  Review Planning Data: Ensure that the planning data for the cost center or internal order is accurate and reflects the actual activities being performed.
  Consult with Relevant Teams: If necessary, consult with the planning or controlling team to understand the capacity constraints and make adjustments as needed.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like KP26 (Change Plan Data) or KP06 (Change Plan Data for Cost Centers) to review and adjust planning data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CO, such as KP26, KP06, and KSU5 (for activity allocation).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on activity allocation and capacity planning.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to planning data or activity allocations.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP CO for better understanding and handling of such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK079 error and successfully allocate activities within the constraints of your SAP system.