How To Fix BK127 - Activity type & cannot be indirectly allocated

BK127 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Activity type & cannot be indirectly allocated

What causes this issue?

You entered activity type &V1& in the transaction "Enter Non-
Allocatable Activities". Activity type &V1& in cost center &V2& belongs
to category &V3&. Since the document already contains category 3
(indirect allocation) activity types, you cannot use the activity type
entered in the document.

System Response

You must enter activity types of the same category in a document. You
can either enter category 3 (<ZH>allocated indirectly</>) or category 4
(<ZH>non-allocatable</>) activity types.

How to fix this error?

Enter only activity types of category 3 in the document or delete the
items entered and start again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK127 - Activity type & cannot be indirectly allocated ?

  The SAP error message BK127, which states "Activity type & cannot be indirectly allocated," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and activity allocation in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the allocation of costs related to a specific activity type.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The activity type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to the allocation structure or the master data of the activity type.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The activity type may not have the necessary master data set up, such as cost centers or internal orders that are required for allocation.
  
  
  Allocation Method: The allocation method being used may not support indirect allocation for the specified activity type.
  
  
  Cost Center Assignment: The cost center or internal order associated with the activity type may not be valid or may not allow for indirect allocation.
  
  
  Period Closing: If