How To Fix FPB_PERSONALIZATION149 - Activity type &1 of group &2 does not exist in CO area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_PERSONALIZATION - Personalization

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Activity type &1 of group &2 does not exist in CO area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION149 - Activity type &1 of group &2 does not exist in CO area &3 ?

  The SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION149 indicates that there is an issue with the activity type specified in a particular group within a controlling (CO) area. This error typically arises in the context of financial planning and budgeting, particularly when using the SAP Financial Planning (FP) module.
  Cause:
  The error message "Activity type &1 of group &2 does not exist in CO area &3" is triggered when:
  
  The specified activity type (represented by &1) is not defined or does not exist in the specified controlling area (represented by &3).
  The group (represented by &2) is trying to reference an activity type that is either misspelled, incorrectly configured, or simply not created in the system.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or master data setup in the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KP26 (or KP01 for creating activity types) to check if the activity type exists in the specified controlling area.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Group Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the group (using transaction codes like OKB9 or OKB2) to ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the activity type in question.
  
  
  
  Cross-Check CO Area:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area (CO area &3) is correctly set up and that the activity type is valid for that area.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify that there are no typographical errors in the activity type or group names being referenced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides for your specific SAP version to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  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: Change Activity Type Planning
  KP01: Create Activity Type
  OKB9: Define Activity Types
  OKB2: Change Activity Type Group
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Help documentation for Financial Planning and Controlling for more detailed information on activity types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.