How To Fix K8116 - Actual activity type category & cannot be used here

K8116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Actual activity type category & cannot be used here

What causes this issue?

You have selected actual activity type category &V1&. However, since
activities have already been input, this activity category of the
target=actual activity allocation cannot be set later.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select another, suitable actual activity type category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8116 - Actual activity type category & cannot be used here ?

  The SAP error message K8116 ("Actual activity type category & cannot be used here") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post actual activities to a cost center or internal order that is not configured to accept the specified activity type category. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of actual costs or during the execution of certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Activity Type Category: The activity type you are trying to use is not allowed for the specific cost object (cost center, internal order, etc.) you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the controlling area or the specific cost center/internal order may not be set up to accept the activity type category you are trying to use.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost center or internal order may not be correctly maintained, leading to restrictions on the