How To Fix CATSXT074 - Determine profile: Activity type must be first node characteristic CATSX

CATSXT074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Determine profile: Activity type must be first node characteristic CATSX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATSXT074 - Determine profile: Activity type must be first node characteristic CATSX ?

  The SAP error message CATSXT074 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the time sheet or activity type in the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module. Specifically, the error states that the activity type must be the first node characteristic in the profile being used.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Profile Configuration: The profile used for the time entry does not have the activity type set as the first characteristic. In CATS, the sequence of characteristics is important, and the activity type must be the first one defined in the profile.
  
  
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the CATS profile may not align with the expected configuration for the time entry process.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the CATS module, they may inadvertently affect the expected behavior of the time entry process.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check CATS Profile Configuration:
  
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