How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE040 - You cannot enter activity quantities; activity type &2 is invalid

FCOM_PLANNING_CORE040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 040

• Message text: You cannot enter activity quantities; activity type &2 is invalid

What causes this issue?

During activity output planning, you entered activity quantities for
cost center &V1&/activity type &V2& in fiscal year &V3&. Activity type
&V2& belongs to activity type category 2 (indirect calculation, indirect
allocation). This means that planned quantities are computed using
indirect activity allocation and not manual entry.

System Response

The system does not post the activity quantities for cost center &V1&
/activity type &V2& in fiscal year &V3&. If no other characteristics are
planned, for example, capacity or prices<(>,<)> the data record is not
posted.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE040 - You cannot enter activity quantities; activity type &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE040 indicates that there is an issue with entering activity quantities for a specific activity type in the system. The error message states that the activity type is invalid, which can occur for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Activity Type: The activity type specified in the transaction is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The activity type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter quantities for the specified activity type.
  Status of the Activity Type: The activity type may be set to inactive or may not be allowed for the specific planning scenario.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the activity type may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
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