How To Fix KS186 - The activity type table is empty

KS186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 186

• Message text: The activity type table is empty

What causes this issue?

You called up a BAPI for activity type master data.
However, you have not specified any data record for an activity type
that is to be created, changed, or checked.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

When you call up this BAPI, specify at least one table row for an
activity type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KS186 - Details

• The SAP error message KS186, which states "The activity type table is empty," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when dealing with cost centers and activity types. This error indicates that the system cannot find any activity types defined for the specified controlling area or cost center.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Activity Types Defined: The most common cause is that no activity types have been defined in the system for the controlling area you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the controlling area or the activity type settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the activity types.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from retrieving the activity types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Activity Types:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data