How To Fix CR348 - Activity type & is not of activity type category 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Activity type & is not of activity type category 1

What causes this issue?

The valid cost centers/activity type prices for confirmations,
preliminary order cost estimates, and product costing must be of
activity type category '1'.
The activity type &V1& that you selected is not of this type. The
activity type category maintained for the activity type only serves as
a default value for the price planning. If you do not overwrite this
activity type category when maintaining your prices, an error message
will appear during confirmations, preliminary order cost estimates, and
product costing.

How to fix this error?

Check the activity type category maintained for activity type &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR348 - Activity type & is not of activity type category 1 ?

  The SAP error message CR348 indicates that there is an issue with the activity type being used in a particular context, specifically that the activity type is not categorized as an "activity type category 1." This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and project systems (PS) when trying to assign or use an activity type that does not meet the required criteria.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Activity Type Assignment: The activity type being used may not be defined as an activity type category 1 in the system. Activity types are categorized into different types based on their usage, and category 1 is typically used for internal activities that can be assigned to cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area or the activity type settings that prevents the system from recognizing the activity type as category 1.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the activity type may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid category 1 activity type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for activity types in SAP (Transaction code: OAYD or OKEQ).
  Verify that the activity type in question is correctly defined and categorized as activity type category 1.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the activity type to ensure it is correctly set up. You can do this using transaction codes like OAYB (for activity types) or OKEB (for cost centers).
  Ensure that the activity type is assigned to the correct controlling area and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Adjust Assignment:
  
  If the activity type is not meant to be category 1, consider using a different activity type that is correctly categorized for your needs.
  If you need to use this specific activity type, you may need to change its configuration to fit the requirements of category 1.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on activity type categories and their implications in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Activity Type Categories: Understanding the different categories of activity types in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues. Categories include:
  
  Category 1: Internal activities (e.g., labor, machine time)
  Category 2: External activities (e.g., subcontracting)
  Category 3: Other types of activities
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing activity types and cost centers, such as:
  
  OAYB: Activity Types
  OKEB: Cost Centers
  OKEQ: Activity Type Planning
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CR348 error and implement a suitable solution.