How To Fix GM013 - Type & for cost center & is not supported for activity type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Type & for cost center & is not supported for activity type &

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V2& has category &V1&. However, only &V4& categories are
allowed for activity type &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Yo either do not plan activity type &V3& at all for cost center &V2&,
or
You extend the allowed cost center categories &V4& to include category
&V1& for activity type &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM013 - Type & for cost center & is not supported for activity type & ?

  The SAP error message GM013 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the cost center and the activity type in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly in relation to the integration of budget management and cost accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Activity Type: The activity type you are trying to use is not supported for the specified cost center. This could be due to the activity type not being assigned to the cost center in the configuration.
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may not be active or may be in a status that does not allow for the use of the specified activity type.
  Budgeting Issues: There may be budgetary constraints or settings that prevent the use of the activity type with the cost center.
  Master Data Configuration: The master data for either the cost center or the activity type may not be properly configured or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Assignment: Ensure that the activity type is correctly assigned to the cost center in the configuration settings. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in SAP:
  
  Transaction Code: OKA0 (for cost center) and KP26 (for activity type).
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Status: Check the status of the cost center to ensure it is active and available for use. You can do this using:
  
  Transaction Code: KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Review Budget Settings: If budgeting is involved, check the budget settings for the cost center to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the use of the activity type.
  
  Transaction Code: S_ALR_87013611 (for budget reports).
  
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for both the cost center and the activity type to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  Transaction Code: KA03 (Display Activity Type).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for GM013 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing cost centers and activity types, such as:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KA01: Create Activity Type
  KA02: Change Activity Type
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GM013 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.