How To Fix KL021 - Activity type &1 is not allowed for cost center &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KL - Valuation Function Modules: Activity Allocation

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Activity type &1 is not allowed for cost center &2

What causes this issue?

You want to use cost center &V2& together with activity type &V1&. For
this combination, no master record has been created in any fiscal year
up to now. Such a master record is defined within Cost Center
Accounting by means of the activity type planning function.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create the master record
<DS:TRAN.KP26>Carry out activity type planning</>
or check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KL021 - Activity type &1 is not allowed for cost center &2 ?

  The SAP error message KL021 indicates that the specified activity type is not allowed for the given cost center. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting and activity allocation within SAP, particularly when trying to post or allocate costs to a cost center using an activity type that is not configured for that cost center.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The activity type may not be assigned to the cost center in the controlling area.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: The cost center or activity type may not be properly set up in the system.
  Activity Type Status: The activity type might be inactive or not available for the specified period.
  Cost Center Type: The cost center may not be of the type that allows the use of the specified activity type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OKA2).
  Verify that the activity type is assigned to the relevant cost center in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Center Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code KS03 to display the cost center master data.
  Ensure that the cost center is active and that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OKEU to check the configuration of the activity type.
  Ensure that the activity type is active and available for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Type:
  
  Ensure that the cost center type is compatible with the activity type being used.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Period Lock:
  
  Ensure that the period in which you are trying to post is not locked for posting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKA2: Activity Type Assignment to Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKEY: Activity Type Configuration
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring activity types and cost centers.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KL021 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.