How To Fix GM016 - Activity & is not defined for controlling area &

GM016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Activity & is not defined for controlling area &

What causes this issue?

This activity is not entered for the activity in Table TKA04.

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?

Please inform the person responsible for the controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM016 - Activity & is not defined for controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message GM016 ("Activity & is not defined for controlling area &") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Activity Types in Cost Center Accounting or Internal Orders. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified activity type for the given controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Activity Type Not Defined: The specified activity type has not been defined in the controlling area.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The activity type may be defined in a different controlling area than the one being used in the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the controlling area or activity type settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the activity type in the specified controlling area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Activity Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Activity Types -> Maintain