How To Fix KS146 - Please enter allocatable activity type categories

KS146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Please enter allocatable activity type categories

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS146 - Please enter allocatable activity type categories ?

  The SAP error message KS146, which states "Please enter allocatable activity type categories," typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal order management when you are trying to allocate costs using activity types. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify an activity type category that is allocatable.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Activity Type Category: The activity type you are trying to use for allocation is not defined as allocatable in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for activity types or cost centers may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to allocate costs.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect or incomplete value in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KS146 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Cost Center Accounting