How To Fix GG163 - An activity grouping code is not assigned to the activity

GG163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 163

• Message text: An activity grouping code is not assigned to the activity

What causes this issue?

No activity grouping code is assigned to the respective activity.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign an activity grouping code to the activity under the menu option
Environment --> Activity --> Change.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG163 - An activity grouping code is not assigned to the activity ?

  The SAP error message GG163, which states "An activity grouping code is not assigned to the activity," typically occurs in the context of activity management within SAP, particularly in modules related to project systems (PS) or controlling (CO). This error indicates that a specific activity does not have an associated activity grouping code, which is necessary for categorizing and managing activities effectively.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The activity in question has not been assigned an activity grouping code in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the activity may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the absence of the required grouping code.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters may not be correctly configured to allow for the assignment of activity grouping codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Activity Grouping Code:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Follow the path: Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting ->