How To Fix JBDVT161 - No transaction change. Do not set the activity category

JBDVT161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No transaction change. Do not set the activity category

What causes this issue?

You can specify the activity category in the first data record of a
variable transaction only. If you enter an activity category, this
tells the transfer program that a new block of data records is being
used (new transaction).
You entered the activity category but no block change is taking place.

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?

Adjust the transfer data accordingly.

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 JBDVT161 - No transaction change. Do not set the activity category ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT161 ("No transaction change. Do not set the activity category") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or when dealing with internal orders and project management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data entry related to the activity category in a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Activity Category: The activity category you are trying to assign may not be valid for the type of transaction you are processing. For example, certain activity categories are only applicable to specific types of orders or projects.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction type you are using may not allow changes to the activity category, or it may not be configured to accept certain categories.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the system that define which activity categories can be used with which transaction types.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the