How To Fix GA646 - Sender &2/&1 invalid, because activity type &1 not planned on CCtr &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Sender &2/&1 invalid, because activity type &1 not planned on CCtr &2

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out a periodic reposting of activity-dependent costs
in fiscal year &V3& with sender &V2&/&V1&.
However, this requires that you created
activity type &V1& on cost center
&V2&. You do this when planning activity types.

System Response

Sender &V2&/&V1& is not accepted as a valid sender. The system does not
make a periodic reposting of this object.

How to fix this error?

If this receiver is to participate in periodic reposting, carry out
activity type planning for this object in fiscal year &V3& and version
&V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA646 - Sender &2/&1 invalid, because activity type &1 not planned on CCtr &2 ?

  The SAP error message GA646 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an activity type to a cost center (CCtr) in the context of controlling (CO) modules. Specifically, the error states that the activity type you are trying to use is not planned for the specified cost center.
  Cause:
  
  Activity Type Not Planned: The primary cause of this error is that the specified activity type has not been planned for the given cost center in the system. This means that there is no allocation of that activity type to the cost center in the planning data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the activity type is not correctly assigned to the cost center in the controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong activity type or cost center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Data:
  
  Go to the planning transaction (e.g., KP06 for cost center planning) and verify if the activity type is planned for the specified cost center.
  If it is not planned, you will need to enter the planning data for that activity type on the cost center.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that the activity type is correctly assigned to the cost center.
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in the SAP system (SPRO) and reviewing the settings under Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Activity Types.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the correct activity type and cost center are being used in your transaction. Double-check for any typos or incorrect selections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the planning process or configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KS01 (Create Cost Center), and KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify planning data for cost centers and activity types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GA646 error and ensure that the activity type is properly planned for the specified cost center.