How To Fix KP273 - &: Activity is less than scheduled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 273

• Message text: &: Activity is less than scheduled.

What causes this issue?

Planning of activity quantities for &V1& in period(s) &V3& is not
reconciled. Plan activity is smaller than the plan activity input of
this activity type on the receiver (scheduled quantity).

System Response

This can result in useless activity price calculation. In particular,
an iteration divergence can occur. To prevent this, the scheduled
quantity is taken as the activity quantity. Since this is a serious
error, however, the calculation results are not posted.

How to fix this error?

Check planning of &V1& and the activity input for period(s) &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP273 - &: Activity is less than scheduled. ?

  The SAP error message KP273: "Activity is less than scheduled" typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting, particularly when dealing with activity-based costing (ABC) or when performing variance analysis in SAP. This error indicates that the actual activity performed is less than what was scheduled or planned in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Underperformance: The actual work done (in terms of hours or units) is less than what was planned in the routing or production order.
  Incorrect Planning: The planned activity levels may have been set too high or not adjusted to reflect actual capabilities or conditions.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in entering actual activity data, leading to discrepancies.
  Changes in Production: Changes in production schedules, machine breakdowns, or labor shortages can lead to lower actual activity levels.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the activity types or cost centers may not align with the actual operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Actual vs. Planned Data: Check the actual activity data entered against the planned data to identify discrepancies.
  Adjust Planning: If the planned activities are unrealistic, adjust them to better reflect actual capabilities and conditions.
  Correct Data Entry: Ensure that all actual activity data is entered correctly and completely. If there are errors, correct them in the system.
  Analyze Production Issues: Investigate any production issues that may have led to lower activity levels, such as equipment failures or labor shortages, and address them.
  Consult with Stakeholders: Engage with production planners, supervisors, and other stakeholders to understand the reasons for the variance and to make necessary adjustments.
  Use Variance Analysis: Conduct a variance analysis to understand the reasons behind the discrepancies and to improve future planning.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KP06 (Change Plan Activity) or KP26 (Change Plan Activity Type) to review and adjust planned activities.
  Reports: Utilize reports such as S_ALR_87013611 (Cost Centers: Actual/Plan/Variance) to analyze the performance of cost centers and activities.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on activity-based costing and variance analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KP273 error and implement appropriate solutions to resolve it.