How To Fix CR062 - Activity type & is not set up for cost center & & in the year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Activity type & is not set up for cost center & & in the year &

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to allocate activity type &V1& to the work center.
However, this activity type has not be set up in controlling area &V2&
for cost center &V3& on &V4&.

How to fix this error?

Allocate an activity type to the work center that is set up for the cost
center &V3& on &V4& or
setup the activity type you want in cost center &V3& within cost center
accounting to &V4&. Please remember, that both the assignment of a work
center to a cost center and the allocation of an activity type to a
cost center have validity periods.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR062 - Activity type & is not set up for cost center & & in the year & ?

  The SAP error message CR062 indicates that an activity type is not set up for a specific cost center in a given fiscal year. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to perform activities related to cost centers and activity types, such as planning, posting, or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The activity type has not been assigned to the cost center in the controlling area for the specified fiscal year.
  Incorrect Period: The fiscal year or period being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not match the configuration.
  Inactive Activity Type: The activity type may be inactive or not available for the specified cost center.
  Cost Center Not Active: The cost center may not be active for the specified fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KP26 (Change Plan Data) or KP06 (Change Plan Data for Cost Centers) and verify if the activity type is assigned to the cost center for the specified fiscal year.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to create or modify the configuration to include the activity type for the cost center.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Settings:
  
  Use transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center) to check if the cost center is active for the fiscal year in question.
  Ensure that the cost center is correctly set up and active.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year settings in the controlling area are correctly configured. You can check this in transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  
  
  
  Review Activity Type Status:
  
  Check if the activity type is active and available for use. You can do this in transaction code KP01 (Create Activity Type) or KP02 (Change Activity Type).
  
  
  
  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 Plan Data for Activity Types
  KP06: Change Plan Data for Cost Centers
  KS01/KS02: Create/Change Cost Center
  KP01/KP02: Create/Change Activity Type
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  
  
  
  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 make changes to cost centers and activity types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CR062 error and ensure that the activity type is properly set up for the specified cost center and fiscal year.