How To Fix KP223 - Sender in an activity allocation not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Sender in an activity allocation not found.

What causes this issue?

During iterative activity price calculation, the SAP System determined
an exchange of activities between cost center &V1&, activity type &V2&
and cost center &V3&, activity type &V4&. This exchange arose from
planning the activity quantity taken (activity-dependent or activity-
independent). However, the SAP System could not find an activity record
for the sender.

System Response

The exchange of activities is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator. Your debit and credit databases
contain faulty data records.
Note that the receiver in the exchange of activities is either cost
center &V3& (for activity-independent planning) or cost center &V3&
with activity type &V4& (for activity-dependent planning).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP223 - Sender in an activity allocation not found. ?

  The SAP error message KP223 "Sender in an activity allocation not found" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to allocate costs or perform an activity allocation, and the system cannot find the sender cost center, internal order, or other sender objects that are supposed to be involved in the allocation process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Sender Object: The sender cost center, internal order, or other sender object may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the activity allocation may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to identify the sender.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the sender object may be incomplete or incorrect, such as missing valid periods or incorrect status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sender object.
  Period Closing: The period for the sender object may be closed, preventing any allocations from being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Sender Object: Verify that the sender cost center or internal order exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., KS03 for cost centers).
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for activity allocation is set up correctly. Check the allocation structure and rules in the controlling area.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the sender object is complete and valid. Check for any missing fields or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sender object. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Open Periods: Make sure that the accounting periods for the sender object are open. If they are closed, you may need to reopen them or adjust your allocation strategy.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs or error logs for additional details that may provide insight into the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  KSU5: Activity Allocation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for activity allocation and controlling processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.