How To Fix FKK_SCALE_OUT021 - Please enter a valid value: Activity type &1, Index Server &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_SCALE_OUT - FI-CA: Partitioning

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Please enter a valid value: Activity type &1, Index Server &2.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Display the permitted values with F4 correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_SCALE_OUT021 - Please enter a valid value: Activity type &1, Index Server &2. ?

  The SAP error message FKK_SCALE_OUT021 typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Convergent Invoicing, particularly when dealing with activity types and index servers. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid value for the specified activity type and index server, but the provided values are either invalid or not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Activity Type: The activity type specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Invalid Index Server: The index server specified may not be configured correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the activity types or index servers.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type:
  
  Verify that the activity type specified in the transaction is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Check Index Server:
  
  Ensure that the index server specified is correctly configured and exists. You can check the configuration in the relevant transaction or by consulting with your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go through the configuration settings related to the activity types and index servers to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the relevant tables to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries. This may involve running specific reports or transactions designed for data consistency checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP Convergent Charging) for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help them diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE16 (Data Browser).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the components you are working with, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.