How To Fix CMS_CUS_PCN011 - Select an activity category for the business activity; see long text

CMS_CUS_PCN011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_PCN - Process control customizing messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Select an activity category for the business activity; see long text

What causes this issue?

Activity category is mandatory value for an activity.

System Response

System fails to save the details of an activity if the assignment to an
activity category is not made.

How to fix this error?

Select a predefined activity category using input help on the field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN011 - Select an activity category for the business activity; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN011 indicates that a required activity category has not been selected for a business activity in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project Management or Controlling modules, where specific activities need to be categorized for proper processing and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Activity Category: The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected an activity category for a business activity. Activity categories are essential for defining the type of work being performed and how it should be accounted for in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the activity categories have not been properly defined or linked to the business activities.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked selecting an activity category when creating or modifying a business activity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select an Activity Category:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or screen where you are trying to create or modify