How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE036 - Activity type &1 does not exist in fiscal year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Activity type &1 does not exist in fiscal year &2

What causes this issue?

Activity type &V1& is not valid in any period of fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

You have entered invalid master data or referenced invalid master data
that the system cannot process. Depending on where this occurred, the
system prevents you from entering the data, prevents you from navigating
further, or prevents further processing.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries for the activity type or create the activity type.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE036 - Activity type &1 does not exist in fiscal year &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE036 indicates that the specified activity type does not exist in the given fiscal year. This error typically arises in the context of planning and budgeting processes within SAP, particularly when working with cost centers, internal orders, or other planning-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Activity Type Not Defined: The activity type you are trying to use has not been defined for the specified fiscal year in the system.
  Fiscal Year Variants: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly set up, or the activity type may not be assigned to the fiscal year variant being used.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing configurations.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the controlling area or the activity type may not be properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Type Planning) or KP06 (Change Cost Center Planning) and verify if the activity type exists for the specified fiscal year.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the planning settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings in the configuration (transaction code OB29).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to your controlling area is correct and that the activity type is included in the fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Activity Type:
  
  If the activity type is missing, you can create it using transaction code OAYD (Define Activity Types) or KOT2 (Define Activity Types for Cost Centers).
  Ensure that the activity type is assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Layouts:
  
  If you are using planning layouts, ensure that the layout is correctly set up to include the activity type for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring activity types and fiscal years.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KP26, KP06, OAYD, OB29, KOT2
  SAP Modules: CO (Controlling), FI (Financial Accounting)
  Configuration Guides: Refer to SAP Help Portal or specific configuration guides for controlling and planning in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the activity type is correctly configured for the specified fiscal year.