How To Fix GM037 - Activity type & is not supported in period &

GM037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Activity type & is not supported in period &

What causes this issue?

You want to plan or post to activity type &V1& in period &V2&. However,
it does not exist in this period and therefore cannot be used in this
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?

Extend the validity period of the activity type &V1&, or
Shorten the planning or posting period, so that it is covered by the
validity period of activity type &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM037 - Activity type & is not supported in period & ?

  The SAP error message GM037 indicates that the specified activity type is not supported in the given period. This error typically arises in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with activity types in the context of project systems (PS) or controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Closure: The period in question may have been closed for posting, meaning that no further transactions can be recorded for that period.
  Activity Type Configuration: The activity type may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be valid for the specified controlling area or project.
  Master Data Issues: The activity type may not be assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order, or it may not be active in the specified period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified activity type in that period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the period is open for