How To Fix KP270 - Activity price calculation without activity not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Activity price calculation without activity not possible.

What causes this issue?

A program error occurred during activity price calculation. The
activity price for &V1& could not be determined because costs were
available, but no activity quantities. Since activity prices result by
dividing costs by activities, no useful calculations can be made here.

System Response

The activity price is set at 0.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP270 - Activity price calculation without activity not possible. ?

  The SAP error message KP270 ("Activity price calculation without activity not possible") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a calculation or posting that requires an activity price but no activity has been defined or assigned. This error is often encountered in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Activity Type: The activity type that is supposed to be used for the calculation is not defined or not assigned to the cost center or internal order.
  No Activity Price: The activity price for the specified activity type is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the controlling area, cost center, or internal order may not be set up correctly.
  Posting without Activity: You may be trying to post costs or perform a calculation that requires an activity to be defined, but none is available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Type) and ensure that the activity type is defined and assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  
  
  
  Maintain Activity Prices:
  
  Use transaction code KP26 or KP27 to maintain the activity prices for the relevant activity types. Ensure that the prices are set for the relevant periods.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area. Ensure that the cost center or internal order is properly configured to use the required activity types.
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the cost center or internal order is complete and correctly set up. This includes checking the assignment of activity types and ensuring that they are active.
  
  
  
  Check for Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the activity prices are valid for the period in which you are trying to perform the calculation. If the prices are not valid for the current period, you may need to adjust the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP26: Change Activity Type
  KP27: Change Activity Price
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KP270 error and successfully perform the required activity price calculations.