How To Fix GK515 - The type of assigned method does not correspond with that of the activity

GK515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 515

• Message text: The type of assigned method does not correspond with that of the activity

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GK515 - Details

• The SAP error message GK515, "The type of assigned method does not correspond with that of the activity," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates a mismatch between the method assigned to a particular activity and the expected type of that activity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Activity Type: The activity type assigned to a work center or a project may not match the method that is being used. For example, if an activity is set up to use a certain costing method (like a fixed price or a variable cost), but the assigned method does not align with that, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the activity type is not properly defined or linked to the correct method.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when assigning methods to activities can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activity Type