How To Fix K8073 - Acitivity type category & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Acitivity type category & is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have planned an activity quantity and at the same time selected
activity type category &V1&. For this activity type category, the
activity quantity cannot be planned manually but only by using indirect
activity allocation.

System Response

The value entered for the activity type category is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Select an activity type category that can be planned manually.
In this case, you can also delete the planned activity quantity and
select activity type category &V1& again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8073 - Acitivity type category & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message K8073, which states "Activity type category & is invalid," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when working with activity types in SAP. This error indicates that the system has encountered an activity type category that is not recognized or is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Activity Type: The activity type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may have been incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The activity type category may not be assigned correctly in the configuration settings.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the activity type may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the activity type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the controlling area settings and verify that the activity type is correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate category.
  
  
  
  Verify Activity Type Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code KA02 (Change Activity Type) or KA03 (Display Activity Type) to check if the activity type exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the activity type is assigned to the correct cost center or internal order.
  
  
  
  Review Activity Type Categories:
  
  Check the activity type categories in the system to ensure that the category you are trying to use is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the activity type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to activity types and categories for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KA01 (Create Activity Type)
  KA02 (Change Activity Type)
  KA03 (Display Activity Type)
  KAH1 (Activity Type Categories)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the K8073 error and implement a solution to resolve it.