How To Fix KI153 - Account assignment to activity types not active in CO area &2 in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Account assignment to activity types not active in CO area &2 in &1

What causes this issue?

You have entered an <DS:DE.LSTAR>activity type</> as the account
assignment object,

System Response

Assignment to activity types is not active in fiscal year &V1& in
controlling area &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Instead of entering the activity type of a cost center as the account
assignment object, enter only the cost center or set the indicator
<DS:DE.ACTPA>"Account assignment: activity types"</> in the
fiscal-year-dependent settings for controlling area &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI153 - Account assignment to activity types not active in CO area &2 in &1 ?

  The SAP error message KI153 indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment to activity types in a specific controlling (CO) area. This error typically arises when you attempt to post costs to an activity type that is not active in the specified controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Activity Type: The activity type you are trying to use is not activated in the specified controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or the activity type settings.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the activity type may not be set up correctly or is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI153 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Status:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Type Planning) or KP06 (Change Cost Center Planning) to check if the activity type is active in the specified controlling area.
  If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate Activity Type:
  
  If the activity type is not active, you can activate it by going to the configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code OKA0 (Define Activity Types) to check the status of the activity type.
  Ensure that the activity type is assigned to the correct controlling area and is marked as active.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the controlling area using transaction code OKKP (Control Area) to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Verify that the activity type is properly assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the cost centers, internal orders, and activity types is correctly maintained.
  Use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KO01 (Create Internal Order) to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the steps to take, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP26: Change Activity Type Planning
  KP06: Change Cost Center Planning
  OKA0: Define Activity Types
  OKKP: Control Area
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KO01: Create Internal Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to error KI153 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to activity types and controlling area settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KI153 error in SAP.