How To Fix CATSXT051 - Activity type & in derivation & for controlling area & is invalid

CATSXT051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Activity type & in derivation & for controlling area & is invalid

What causes this issue?

The activity type &v1& is not valid for derivation &v2& in controlling
area &v3&.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATSXT051 - Activity type & in derivation & for controlling area & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CATSXT051 indicates that there is an issue with the activity type specified in the context of the Controlling (CO) area. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid activity type for the specified controlling area during the time of data entry or processing in the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) or other related modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Activity Type: The activity type specified does not exist in the controlling area.
  Inactive Activity Type: The activity type may exist but is not active or not assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or in the assignment of activity types to cost centers or internal orders.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified activity type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type: Verify that the activity type specified in the error message is valid and exists