How To Fix CK065 - Activity type & in CO area & cannot be charged

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Activity type & in CO area & cannot be charged

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.activity_type>Activity type</> &V1& contains an
<DS:GLOS.activity_category>activity category</> that does not calculate
the activities used through a standard rate.

System Response

The system cannot determine an activity price for the activity type.

How to fix this error?

Maintain an activity category in the master data of activity type &v1&
that allows allocation.
<DS:TRAN.KL02>Maintain activity type</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK065 - Activity type & in CO area & cannot be charged ?

  The SAP error message CK065 indicates that an activity type cannot be charged in a specific controlling (CO) area. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting when trying to allocate costs or perform assessments involving activity types that are not properly configured or available for the specified CO area.
  Causes of CK065 Error
  
  Activity Type Not Defined: The activity type you are trying to use may not be defined in the specified CO area.
  Activity Type Not Assigned: The activity type may not be assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  Cost Center/Order Status: The cost center or internal order may not be active or may have been set to a status that prevents charging.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the activity type may be missing or incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the activity type in the controlling area may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions to CK065 Error
  
  
  Check Activity Type Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Type Planning) or KP01 (Create Activity Type) to verify if the activity type is defined for the CO area in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Activity Type to Cost Center:
  
  Ensure that the activity type is assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order. You can check this in the transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center/Order Status:
  
  Check the status of the cost center or internal order to ensure it is active. You can do this in the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) or KO03 (Display Internal Order).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data related to the activity type is complete and correctly configured. This includes checking the activity type settings in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the activity type in the controlling area. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG) under the controlling module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP26: Change Activity Type Planning
  KP01: Create Activity Type
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KO03: Display Internal Order
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the CK065 error.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK065 error and implement the appropriate solution.