How To Fix GA121 - Only activity types/processes of category "indirect calculation" valid.

GA121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Only activity types/processes of category "indirect calculation" valid.

What causes this issue?

In the current segment, you used activity type/business process &V2&,
category &V1& to define the sender. However, the segment uses either
indirect calculations of sender activity quantities or fixed sender/
receiver activity quantities for allocations (see the sender/receiver
rules). Therefore, this segement accepts only activity types/business
processes of category 2 (indirect calculation and allocation).

System Response

The R/3 System rejects the activity type/business process. The sender
is invalid and is not included in further calculations.

How to fix this error?

Use only activity types/business processes of category 2 in this
segment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA121 - Only activity types/processes of category "indirect calculation" valid. ?

  The SAP error message GA121, which states "Only activity types/processes of category 'indirect calculation' valid," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting within SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting an activity type or process that is categorized as "indirect calculation," but the one provided does not meet this requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Activity Type: The activity type you are trying to use is not defined as an indirect calculation type in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for activity types or processes may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the activity type as valid for indirect calculations.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong activity type or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for activity types in SAP (Transaction code: OAYD).
  Verify that the activity type you are using is indeed categorized