How To Fix IST_EBS193 - Mass activity type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IST_EBS - Interface Between IS-T and External Billing System

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Mass activity type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The mass activity you specified does not exist.

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?

Enter an existing mass activity.
You will find mass activities in the IMG by choosing:
Financial Accounting -> Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable ->
Technical Settings -> <DS:SIMG._FICA_TS_VC_TFK090>Prepare Mass
Activities</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_EBS193 - Mass activity type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS193, which states "Mass activity type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP system for mass activities related to business processes, such as mass data changes or mass processing of transactions. The error indicates that the specified mass activity type (represented by &1) is not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Activity Type: The mass activity type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect reference.
  Configuration Issues: The mass activity type may not have been configured properly in the system. This could happen if the necessary customizing settings were not completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified mass activity type.
  System Version: The mass activity type may exist in a different version of the SAP system or may have been removed in the current version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activity Type: Verify that the mass activity type you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings or documentation.
  Configuration: If the mass activity type does not exist, you may need to create it or configure it properly in the system. This typically involves accessing the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and ensuring that the mass activity type is defined.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the mass activity has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the specific requirements for the mass activity type you are trying to use.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access mass activity functionalities (e.g., mass changes in master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on mass activity types.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.