How To Fix KP253 - Cost center & activity type &: activity taken although activity 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Cost center & activity type &: activity taken although activity 0

Plan activity for cost center &V1&, activity type &V2& is zero.
However, an activity input was planned for cost center &V3&, activity
type &V4&.

System Response

The SAP System cannot calculate activity prices as this would involve
division by zero. Activity input planning is threfore ignored in
activity price calculation.

How to fix this error?

Check plan activity price calculation planning for activity type &V2&,
cost center &V1& and the cost planning.
<DS:TRAN.KP26>Activity Type Planning</>
<DS:TRAN.KP17>Primary Cost Planning</>
For actual activity price calculation, actual costs are allocated onto
the activity type by splitting, although no activity posting has been
made to the activity type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP253 - Cost center & activity type &: activity taken although activity 0 ?

  The SAP error message KP253 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of activity types to cost centers in the context of activity-based costing. Specifically, the message states that an activity has been taken into account, but the activity level is zero. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a cost center planning transaction or when running a report that involves activity allocation.
  Cause:
  
  Activity Type Assignment: The activity type may be assigned to the cost center, but there are no actual activities planned or recorded for the specified period.
  Zero Activity Level: The system is trying to allocate costs based on an activity type that has a planned or actual activity level of zero.
  Incorrect Planning Data: There may be an issue with the planning data where the activity levels were not entered or were incorrectly set to zero.
  Cost Center Configuration: The cost center may not be properly configured to handle the specified activity type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activity Type Planning: Review the planning data for the cost center and ensure that the activity levels for the relevant activity types are correctly entered and not set to zero.
  Review Cost Center Configuration: Ensure that the cost center is correctly configured to use the specified activity type. Check the settings in the cost center master data.
  Adjust Planning Data: If the activity levels are indeed zero but should not be, adjust the planning data to reflect the correct activity levels.
  Run Planning Transactions: If necessary, run the planning transactions again to ensure that the data is updated and reflects the correct activity levels.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling activity types and cost center planning.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or KP26 (Activity Type Planning) to review and adjust planning data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to planning data and cost center configurations.
  
  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.