How To Fix GM085 - Activity type & does not have activity category "Allocated indirectly"

GM085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Activity type & does not have activity category "Allocated indirectly"

What causes this issue?

Activity type &V1& was used in inverse activity allocation. However,
this activity type has activity category &V2& and not activity category
3 (allocated indirectly).

System Response

Since all valid activity types must have activity category 3 (allocated
indirectly) in inverse activity allocation, the respective sender or
receiver is not taken into account.

How to fix this error?

If no dependent records have been created, you can change the activity
category in master data maintenence.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM085 - Activity type & does not have activity category "Allocated indirectly" ?

  The SAP error message GM085 indicates that the specified activity type does not have the activity category "Allocated indirectly." This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Activity-Based Costing (ABC) or when trying to allocate costs using activity types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The activity type in question has not been configured to allow for indirect allocation. This can happen if the activity type is not set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Activity Category: The activity type may be assigned an incorrect or incompatible activity category that does not support indirect allocation.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the activity type or the cost center to which it is assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYD (Activity Type) in SAP.
  Verify the configuration of the activity type and ensure that it is assigned the correct activity category that