How To Fix KP246 - Cost center & activity type &: activity is 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Cost center & activity type &: activity is 0

What causes this issue?

Activity planning in periods &V3& is not reconciled for cost center
&V1&, activity type &V2&. The plan activity of activity type &V2& is 0.
However, a receiver cost center was planned to use this activity
(scheduled activity).

System Response

The SAP System cannot calculate the activity price as this would
involve dividing by zero. In order to prevent subsequent errors and to
calculate the activity prices, the SAP System uses scheduled quantity
as activity quantity. Because this is a serious error, the SAP System
does not update the results.

How to fix this error?

Check planning for activity type &V2& in cost center &V1& and the
activity scheduled for period(s) &V3&.
<DS:TRAN.KP26>Activity Type Planning</>
<DS:TRAN.KP36>Secondary Cost Planning</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP246 - Cost center & activity type &: activity is 0 ?

  The SAP error message KP246 indicates that there is an issue with the cost center and activity type combination in the context of cost planning or controlling. Specifically, the message states that the activity is 0, which means that there is no planned activity for the specified cost center and activity type.
  Cause:
  
  No Activity Planned: The most common cause of this error is that there is no planned activity for the specified cost center and activity type combination in the planning version you are using.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost center or activity type may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong cost center or activity type.
  Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have any data for the specified combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Data: Verify that there is planned activity for the specified cost center and activity type. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning transaction (e.g., KP06 for cost center planning) and checking the entries.
  Enter Activity: If there is no planned activity, you will need to enter the required activity for the cost center and activity type combination.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the cost center and activity type are correctly configured in the system. Check the master data for both the cost center and the activity type.
  Use Correct Version: Make sure you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary data.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or planning process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KP26 (Activity Type Planning), KP07 (Cost Center Planning: Display).
  Master Data: Ensure that the cost center and activity type master data is correctly maintained in the system.
  Planning Versions: Check the planning versions and ensure that the correct version is being used for planning activities.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.