How To Fix KI154 - Enter activity type only in conjunction with cost center

KI154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Enter activity type only in conjunction with cost center

What causes this issue?

You have specified an <DS:DE.LSTAR>activity_type</> as an account
assignment object without the corresponding
<DS:DE.KOSTL>cost_center</>.

System Response

You can only specify an activity type together with a cost center.

How to fix this error?

Delete the account assignment for the activity type or enter a 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 KI154 - Enter activity type only in conjunction with cost center ?

  The SAP error message KI154 ("Enter activity type only in conjunction with cost center") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to enter an activity type without specifying a corresponding cost center. This error is common when working with internal orders, cost centers, or activity allocations in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a relationship between the activity type and a cost center. Activity types are used to define the type of work performed, and they need to be associated with a cost center to allocate costs correctly. If you attempt to enter an activity type without specifying a cost center, the system cannot process the transaction, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI154 error, you should ensure that you are entering both an activity type and a corresponding cost center in your transaction. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Make sure