How To Fix CN148 - No unit costing exists for activity &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 148

• Message text: No unit costing exists for activity &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN148 - No unit costing exists for activity & ?

  The SAP error message CN148 "No unit costing exists for activity &" typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost management within SAP, particularly when dealing with activity types and cost centers. This error indicates that the system cannot find a unit cost for a specific activity type that is being referenced in a transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Data: The most common cause is that the unit costing data for the specified activity type has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Activity Type: The activity type being referenced may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Cost Center Assignment: The activity type may not be assigned to the relevant cost center or may not be valid for the period in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling module that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary costing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Unit Costing:
  
  Go to the transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Type Costing) or KP27 (Change Activity Type Costing for a specific period).
  Ensure that the unit costs for the relevant activity type are maintained for the appropriate cost center and period.
  
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OAYD to check the configuration of the activity type.
  Ensure that the activity type is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant cost centers.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Check if the activity type is assigned to the correct cost center using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  Ensure that the cost center is active and valid for the period in question.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Make sure that the period for which you are trying to execute the transaction is open and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP26: Change Activity Type Costing
  KP27: Change Activity Type Costing for a specific period
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  OAYD: Activity Type Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain costing data and configurations in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CN148 error and ensure that the necessary costing information is available for the activity type in question.