How To Fix GG837 - Activity & is not defined correctly

GG837 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 837

• Message text: Activity & is not defined correctly

What causes this issue?

The error could be due to the following:
a) Activity &V1& should be recreated using the naming convention for
user-defined objects. This convention uses the letter 'Z' for such
objects.
b) An activity defined by a customer can only have values '0' and '3'
as the activity category.

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?

Note the above requirements.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG837 - Activity & is not defined correctly ?

  The SAP error message GG837, which states "Activity & is not defined correctly," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with activity types and their definitions in cost centers or internal orders. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an activity type, which is essential for cost allocation and planning.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The activity type may not be properly defined in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the activity type master data.
  Missing Master Data: The activity type may not be assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the activity type, such as incorrect cost center assignments or missing planning data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the activity type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KP26