EK460 - Transaction &1 &2 not assigned to an activity or an internal transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Transaction &1 &2 not assigned to an activity or an internal transaction

What causes this issue?

For transaction &v1& &v2&, neither a rate, nor an internal transaction
that refers to it, exist.
Transactions that do not have a rate transaction assigned to them are
assigned to internal transactions.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you do not require the transaction, delete it.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ISU_PENCIL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK460 - Transaction &1 &2 not assigned to an activity or an internal transaction ?

  The SAP error message EK460 indicates that a specific transaction (identified by the parameters &1 and &2) is not assigned to an activity or an internal transaction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The transaction you are trying to process is not linked to any activity or internal transaction in the system. This could happen if the transaction was not properly configured or if it was deleted or deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the controlling area, cost center, or internal order that prevent the transaction from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the transaction or activity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system and verify that the transaction is correctly assigned to an activity or internal transaction.
  Ensure that the controlling area and the relevant cost centers or internal orders are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Assign Transaction:
  
  If the transaction is not assigned, you may need to create a new assignment or modify the existing one. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the controlling module.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the cost center or internal order to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing links.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to assign transactions to activities or internal transactions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKB9 (for activity types) or KOT2 (for internal orders) to check assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EK460 error and implement a solution to resolve it.