How To Fix K8801 - The 'sender act.type' must also be used in layout with 'sender cost ctr'


K8801 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 801

  • Message text: The 'sender act.type' must also be used in layout with 'sender cost ctr'

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  • What causes this issue?

    In the planning layout, you used the characteristic "Sender cost
    center" in the general selections, in the lead columns, or in the
    normal columns.
    The characteristic, however, is valid only with the characteristic
    "Sender activity type" for activity input planning.

    System Response

    The "Sender cost center" characteristic alone is not accepted.

    How to fix this error?

    Insert characteristic "Sender activity type" in the appropriate place.
    Or, remove the characteristic "Sender cost center".

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8801 - The 'sender act.type' must also be used in layout with 'sender cost ctr' ?
    The SAP error message K8801, which states "The 'sender act.type' must also be used in layout with 'sender cost ctr'," typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal order accounting when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that involves cost allocations or assessments.
    
    Cause: This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the sender account type and the sender cost center in the layout of the report or transaction you are trying to execute. Specifically, it indicates that the layout you are using does not support the combination of the sender activity type and the sender cost center that you have selected.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the Layout Configuration: Go to the layout configuration for the report or transaction you are using. Ensure that the sender activity type you are trying to use is included in the layout settings. You may

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