How To Fix JBDVT108 - Activity category and change indicator are not consistent

JBDVT108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Activity category and change indicator are not consistent

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain general ledger assignments for variable
transaction &V1& in company code &V2&. Activity category &V3& and value
'&V4&' are not consistent for change flag CHIND_VTGL.

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?

Refer to the documentation to check which combinations are permitted
and correct your transfer data accordingly.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CGJB01JBLC30>Documentation for transfer category 030:
variable transaction - master data</>

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 JBDVT108 - Activity category and change indicator are not consistent ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT108 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the activity category and the change indicator in the context of a project or a cost object. This error typically arises in the Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules when trying to post or process transactions related to project activities.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The activity category defined in the project may not align with the expected change indicator settings in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: When entering data for a project or activity, the user may have selected an activity category that is not compatible with the change indicator.
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been recent changes to the activity category or related master data, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may inadvertently cause this inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JBDVT108 error, you