How To Fix CK063 - Activity type &2 not assigned to cost center &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Activity type &2 not assigned to cost center &3

What causes this issue?

For operation &V1&, no activity price was defined for
<DS:GLOS.activity_type>activity type</> &V2& for fiscal year &V4& under
the combination <DS:GLOS.controlling_area>controlling area</> /
<DS:GLOS.cost_center>cost center</> &V3&.

System Response

The system cannot determine a price for this activity type.

How to fix this error?

Find out how your company establishes activity prices for activity
types.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

If your company sets the activity prices manually, enter an activity
price for activity type &V2& for the following combination controlling
area/cost center &V3& in fiscal year &V4&.
<DS:TRAN.KP26>Change activity type planning</>
If your company determines the prices iteratively (that is, the system
calculates the prices taking account of all activity relationships
between the cost centers), carry out activity type planning.
<DS:TRAN.KSPI>Carry out planned activity price calculation</>
<DS:TRAN.KSII>Carry out actual activity price calculation</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK063 - Activity type &2 not assigned to cost center &3 ?

  The SAP error message CK063 indicates that an activity type (identified by &2) is not assigned to a specific cost center (identified by &3). This error typically occurs during the process of cost planning or when trying to allocate costs to a cost center using activity types.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the specified activity type has not been assigned to the cost center in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the cost center settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The activity type or cost center may have been incorrectly entered or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK063 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Type Planning) or KP06 (Change Cost Center Planning).
  Verify if the activity type is assigned to the cost center in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Activity Type to Cost Center:
  
  If the activity type is not assigned, you can assign it by navigating to the configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code OKA1 (Activity Type: Assign to Cost Center).
  Select the appropriate controlling area and assign the activity type to the desired cost center.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Settings:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is active and correctly configured. You can check this using transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Check for Validity:
  
  Ensure that the activity type and cost center are valid for the period you are trying to post to. Sometimes, if the cost center is not valid for the current fiscal year or period, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the cost center and activity type assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP26: Change Activity Type Planning
  KP06: Change Cost Center Planning
  OKA1: Assign Activity Type to Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring activity types and cost centers.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK063 error and ensure that the activity type is properly assigned to the cost center.