How To Fix CK505 - Operation &1/suboperation (or cost comp) &2: Activity type not entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Operation &1/suboperation (or cost comp) &2: Activity type not entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK505 - Operation &1/suboperation (or cost comp) &2: Activity type not entered ?

  The SAP error message CK505 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an activity type in the context of cost accounting. Specifically, it suggests that an activity type has not been entered for a particular operation or suboperation in a production order or cost component structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Activity Type: The most common cause of this error is that the activity type has not been defined or assigned in the relevant master data (e.g., routing, work center).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the work center or routing may not include the necessary activity type for the operation or suboperation.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the activity type was supposed to be entered but was omitted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing: Go to the routing associated with the production order and ensure that the activity type is defined for the relevant operation or suboperation.
  
  Transaction Code: CA01 (Create Routing) or CA02 (Change Routing)
  
  
  
  Check Work Center: Verify that the work center linked to the operation has the correct activity types assigned.
  
  Transaction Code: CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center)
  
  
  
  Assign Activity Type: If the activity type is missing, you can assign it in the work center or routing.
  
  Ensure that the activity type is valid and available in the system.
  
  
  
  Costing Variant: Check the costing variant settings to ensure that the activity types are correctly configured for costing purposes.
  
  Transaction Code: OKKN (Costing Variants)
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Production Order: If the production order has already been created, you may need to adjust it or recreate it after making the necessary changes to the routing or work center.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Activity Types: These are used in cost accounting to represent different types of activities (e.g., labor, machine time) that incur costs.
  Work Centers: These are locations where operations are performed, and they are linked to activity types for cost calculation.
  Routing: This defines the sequence of operations required to produce a product and includes details about the work centers and activity types involved.
  Costing: Understanding how costs are calculated in SAP is crucial for accurate financial reporting and analysis.
  
  Additional Steps:
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring activity types and work centers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that costing is calculated correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK505 error and ensure that your activity types are correctly configured in SAP.