How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES537 - In Customizing, activity type &1 is defined as not to be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 537

• Message text: In Customizing, activity type &1 is defined as not to be displayed

What causes this issue?

The activity type is not defined for display, therefore it does not
make sense to define a clerk for this activity type.

How to fix this error?

If necessary change the field selection control in Customizing:
<DS:SIMG.FELDAUSW_SACHBEARB>Define Field Selection For Assigning Clerks
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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 FTVV_MESSAGES537 - In Customizing, activity type &1 is defined as not to be displayed ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES537 indicates that a specific activity type (denoted by &1) is configured in the system to not be displayed. This typically occurs in the context of customizing settings related to activity types in SAP, particularly in modules like Controlling (CO) or Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to display or process an activity type that has been marked as "not to be displayed" in the customizing settings. This could be due to:
  
  Customizing Settings: The activity type has been intentionally set to be hidden or inactive in the configuration.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified activity type.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to activity types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for activity types (e.g., Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Activity Types).
  Look for the specific activity type that is causing the error and check its display settings. Ensure that it is set to be displayed.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to view and use the activity type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to the specific activity type to understand its intended use and configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO to access the IMG or SU01 to check user authorizations.
  Activity Types: Activity types are used in various SAP modules to categorize and manage different types of activities, costs, and resources.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional context and troubleshooting steps for specific error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.