How To Fix CATSXT047 - Activity type is not permitted in derivation & & &

CATSXT047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Activity type is not permitted in derivation & & &

What causes this issue?

The activity type is not permitted.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CATSXT047 - Details

• The SAP error message CATSXT047, which states "Activity type is not permitted in derivation," typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when there is an issue with the configuration of activity types in relation to the derivation rules set up in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Activity Type Configuration: The activity type you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system. It might not be assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  Derivation Rules: The derivation rules for the time entry may not include the specified activity type, or the rules may not be set up to allow for the derivation of that activity type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified activity type.
  Project or Cost Center Status: The project or cost center associated with the activity type may be inactive or not allowed for the current period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity