How To Fix K8119 - Recipe type 3 is only possible for activity-dependent records


K8119 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 119

  • Message text: Recipe type 3 is only possible for activity-dependent records

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are processing an activity-independent record, and you want to use
    recipe type 3 (Recipe reference to activity type). However, this recipe
    type can only be used with activity-dependent records.

    System Response

    Ths entry is undone.

    How to fix this error?

    Use a different, valid recipe type, or plan the record you require as
    activity-dependent.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8119 - Recipe type 3 is only possible for activity-dependent records ?
    The SAP error message K8119, which states "Recipe type 3 is only possible for activity-dependent records," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Costing module, particularly when dealing with recipes in the context of process manufacturing.
    
    Cause: This error arises when you attempt to use Recipe Type 3 (which is designed for activity-dependent costing) with a record that is not set up to support this type of recipe. Recipe Type 3 is specifically meant for scenarios where costs are calculated based on activities (like labor, machine time, etc.) rather than just material consumption. If the recipe or the associated records (like the material master or the cost estimate) are not configured to handle activity-dependent costing, this error will be triggered.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Recipe Configuration: Ensure that the recipe you are trying to use is indeed set up as an activity-dependent recipe. You can do

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