How To Fix GA128 - Activity type & not of "indirect determination" category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Activity type & not of "indirect determination" category

What causes this issue?

In the current segment you used activity type &V1& of category &V2& to
define the sender. However, as the segment is laid out for indirect
calculation of sender activity quantities, or is based on fixed sender
or receiver quantities (see the sender and receiver rules), only
activity types of category 2, "Indirect determination and allocation",
can be used in this segment.

System Response

The SAP System does not accept this activity type. The sender belonging
to it is invalid and will be ignored.

How to fix this error?

Use only category 2 activity types, "Indirect determination and
allocation", for the senders in this segment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA128 - Activity type & not of "indirect determination" category ?

  The SAP error message GA128 indicates that the activity type specified is not categorized as "indirect determination." This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and activity type planning within SAP's Controlling (CO) module. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Activity Type Configuration: The activity type you are trying to use is not set up for indirect determination. In SAP, activity types can be categorized as either direct or indirect, and this error suggests that the system is expecting an indirect activity type.
  Master Data Issues: The activity type may not be properly defined in the system, or it may not be assigned to the correct cost center or internal order.
  Incorrect Assignment: The activity type might be assigned to a cost center or internal order that does not support indirect activity allocation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for activity types in SAP (Transaction code: OAYR).
  Verify that the activity type is correctly defined and categorized as "indirect."
  Ensure that the activity type is assigned to the appropriate cost center or internal order.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the activity type (Transaction code: OAY1) to ensure it is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the activity type is assigned to the correct controlling area and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Cost Center/Order Assignment:
  
  Verify that the cost center or internal order you are using supports the activity type in question.
  Check the assignment of the activity type to the cost center or internal order to ensure it is valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on activity types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAYR: Activity Type Configuration
  OAY1: Activity Type Master Data
  KSU5: Display Activity Type Planning
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify activity types and cost centers.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling.