How To Fix GA126 - No valid activity types created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 126

• Message text: No valid activity types created

What causes this issue?

Due to the selected sender and/or receiver rules in the segment, only
activity types of category &V2& are allowed as sender activity types.
However, you have not yet created any category &V2& activity types in
controlling area &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Create activity types of category &V2& in controlling area &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA126 - No valid activity types created ?

  The SAP error message GA126 "No valid activity types created" typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform an operation that requires activity types, but none have been defined or are valid for the specified parameters. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing internal orders, cost centers, or when trying to allocate costs.
  Cause:
  
  No Activity Types Defined: The most common cause is that there are no activity types created in the system for the controlling area or the specific cost center.
  Incorrect Configuration: The activity types may not be properly configured or assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the activity types.
  Inactive Activity Types: The activity types may exist but are inactive or not assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Activity Types:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> IMG -> Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Activity Types -> Define Activity Types
  
  Create the necessary activity types for your controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign Activity Types:
  
  Ensure that the created activity types are assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders. This can be done in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the activity types are correctly configured and that they are active. You can check this in the same configuration path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the activity types. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the user management area.
  
  
  
  Review Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Make sure that the controlling area settings are correct and that the activity types are assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KP26 (Activity Type Planning) or KSU5 (Cost Center Actual Line Items) to check the activity types and their assignments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring activity types and understanding their role in cost accounting.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GA126 error and ensure that valid activity types are available for your operations in SAP.