How To Fix GM138 - Activity type & has not been planned to a cost center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Activity type & has not been planned to a cost center

What causes this issue?

You want to use the activity type &V1& as a receiver or sender activity
type within manual planning. To do so, this activity type must have
been created in at least one receiver cost center or sender cost center
within activity type planning.
However, activity type &V1& has not been created for any of the
respective cost centers for the fiscal years involved.

System Response

Activity type &V1& cannot be used for the fiscal year and cost center
based on the specified selection conditions.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM138 - Activity type & has not been planned to a cost center ?

  The SAP error message GM138 indicates that an activity type has not been assigned to a cost center in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, specifically within the context of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) or internal orders. This error typically arises when you attempt to plan or allocate costs to a cost center using an activity type that has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The activity type you are trying to use has not been assigned to the relevant cost center in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version you are using may not include the necessary configurations for the activity type.
  Cost Center Not Active: The cost center may not be active or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from recognizing the activity type for the cost center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Type Planning).
  Verify that the activity type is assigned to the correct cost center. If it is not, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Configure Activity Type:
  
  Use transaction code OKA0 (Activity Types) to check the configuration of the activity type.
  Ensure that the activity type is properly defined and linked to the relevant cost center.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Versions:
  
  Check if you are using the correct planning version. You can do this in the planning layout or by using transaction code KP06 (Change Plan Data for Cost Centers).
  Ensure that the planning version includes the necessary activity types.
  
  
  
  Activate Cost Center:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is active. You can check this using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  Make sure the cost center is valid for the period you are trying to plan.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the cost center and activity type settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP26: Change Activity Type Planning
  OKA0: Activity Types
  KP06: Change Plan Data for Cost Centers
  KS01/KS02: Create/Change Cost Center
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring activity types and cost centers.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GM138 error and ensure that your activity types are properly planned to the relevant cost centers.