How To Fix CK064 - Assignment of activity type & / cost center & is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Assignment of activity type & / cost center & is not valid

What causes this issue?

No activity price was defined for fiscal year &V4& for
<DS:GLOS.activity_type>activity type</> &V3& in
<DS:GLOS.controlling_area>controlling area</> &V1& and
<DS:GLOS.cost_center>cost center</> &V2&.

System Response

The system cannot determine a price for this activity type.

How to fix this error?

Find out how the activity prices are set for the activity types in your
company.

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 &V3& in controlling area &V1& for cost center
&V2& 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 CK064 - Assignment of activity type & / cost center & is not valid ?

  The SAP error message CK064, which states "Assignment of activity type & / cost center & is not valid," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and controlling when there is an issue with the assignment of an activity type to a cost center. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of CK064 Error
  
  
  Invalid Assignment: The activity type you are trying to assign to the cost center may not be valid for that particular cost center. This can happen if the activity type is not defined for the controlling area or if it is not allowed for the specific cost center.
  
  
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may be inactive or not available for the period in which you are trying to make the assignment. If the cost center is closed or not open for posting, this error can occur.
  
  
  Controlling Area Configuration: The controlling area settings may not allow the combination of the specified activity type and cost center. This could be due to configuration settings in the controlling area.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for either the activity type or the cost center may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Period Lock: The posting period may be locked for the cost center, preventing any new assignments or postings.
  
  
  Solutions to CK064 Error
  
  
  Check Activity Type and Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Verify that the activity type is correctly assigned to the cost center in the configuration settings. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OKA0 for activity types).
  
  
  
  Review Cost Center Status:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is active and open for the relevant posting period. You can check this in the cost center master data (Transaction code: KS03).
  
  
  
  Validate Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Check the controlling area settings to ensure that the combination of the activity type and cost center is valid. This can be done in the configuration settings for the controlling area (Transaction code: OX19).
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data for both the activity type and cost center is correctly set up. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the cost center. You can do this in the period control settings (Transaction code: OB52).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKA0: Activity Type Configuration
  OX19: Controlling Area Settings
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost centers and activity types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK064 error and implement the appropriate solution.