How To Fix GA129 - Activity type & not of "manual entry" category

GA129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Activity type & not of "manual entry" category

What causes this issue?

In the current segment you used activity type &V1&, category &V2& to
define the sender. However, as the segment is laid out for allocation
of posted sender activity quantities (see the sender and receiver
rules), only activity types of category 3, "Manual entry, indirect
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 3 activity types, "Manual entry, indirect
allocation", 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 GA129 - Activity type & not of "manual entry" category ?

  The SAP error message GA129 indicates that the activity type specified is not categorized as "manual entry." This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and project systems (PS) when trying to post costs or perform transactions that require a specific type of activity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Activity Type Configuration: The activity type you are trying to use is not configured to allow manual entries. In SAP, activity types can be categorized into different types, and some may be restricted from manual postings.
  Incorrect Activity Type: The activity type specified in the transaction may not be the correct one for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the use of certain activity types for manual entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for activity types in the SAP system (Transaction code: OAYR or OPL8).
  Verify that the activity type is set up correctly and is allowed