How To Fix KP225 - Sender of planned exchange of activities is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Sender of planned exchange of activities is missing

What causes this issue?

An exchange of activities was found during activity price calculation
for which the sender was not defined in the data record. The receiver
is cost center &V1&, activity type &V2&.

System Response

This exchange of activity is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator. The error is caused by faulty data
records in the transaction files.
Note that the receiver of this exchange of activity is either cost
center &V1& (for activity-independent planning) or cost center &V1&,
activity type &V2& (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 KP225 - Sender of planned exchange of activities is missing ?

  The SAP error message KP225, which states "Sender of planned exchange of activities is missing," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost center accounting when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to activity types and their assignments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Activity Type Assignment: The error often arises when an activity type is not properly assigned to a cost center or internal order. This can happen if the activity type is not defined in the controlling area or if it is not assigned to the relevant cost center.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area, such as missing settings for planned activity exchanges.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the activity type or cost center master records, this error can occur.
  
  
  Missing Sender Object: The sender object (e.g., cost center, internal order) that is supposed to provide the planned activities may not be defined or may have been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the activity type is correctly assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  Ensure that the activity type is active and properly defined in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the cost center and activity type to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the sender object exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for planned activity exchanges in the controlling area. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  You can access the configuration through the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant sections for controlling.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Entries:
  
  If you find that certain entries are missing, you may need to recreate them. This could involve creating a new activity type or cost center, or reassigning existing ones.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the KP225 error and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that planned activity exchanges can be processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KP26 (Change Activity Type Planning) or KP21 (Activity Type Planning) to manage activity types and their assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.