How To Fix KP236 - Cost center &, activity type &: Activity < scheduled activity.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Cost center &, activity type &: Activity < scheduled activity.

What causes this issue?

The activity quantities planned for cost center &V1&, activity &V2& are
not reconciled for period(s) &V3&. The plan activity for activity type
&V2& is less than the plan activity input for this activity type
through the receivers (scheduled quantity).

System Response

This can lead to incorrect activity prices in iterative calculation. In
particular, a divergence in iteration might occur. To prevent this from
happening, the scheduled quantity is used as the activity quantity.
Because this is a serious error, however, the results of activity price
calculation are not posted.

How to fix this error?

Check planning for activity type &V2& in cost center &V1& and the
corresponding activity input for period(s) &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP236 - Cost center &, activity type &: Activity < scheduled activity. ?

  The SAP error message KP236 typically indicates an issue related to cost center planning and activity type assignments in the context of cost planning. The message reads something like: "Cost center &, activity type &: Activity < scheduled activity." This error usually arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the planning data for a specific cost center and activity type.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Activity Type and Cost Center: The activity type assigned to the cost center may not be valid for the specified period or may not be defined correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Data: The planned activity for the cost center may be less than the scheduled activity, leading to this error.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the cost center or activity type may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling module that affect how activity types are assigned to cost centers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activity Type Assignment: Verify that the activity type is correctly assigned to the cost center in the configuration settings. Ensure that the activity type is valid for the cost center in question.
  Review Planning Data: Check the planning data for the cost center and activity type. Ensure that the planned activity is equal to or greater than the scheduled activity.
  Update Master Data: If any master data is missing or incorrect, update it accordingly. This includes ensuring that the cost center and activity type are properly defined in the system.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: If necessary, adjust the planning parameters to ensure that they align with the business requirements and that the planned activities are realistic.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the KP236 error and related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KP06 (Change Plan Data) or KP26 (Change Activity Type Planning) to review and adjust planning data.
  Master Data Maintenance: Use transaction codes like OKEQ (Maintain Activity Types) and KS01 (Create Cost Center) to manage master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost center and activity type settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to further investigate the problem.