How To Fix KW046 - No activity qty. allocation planned for business process &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No activity qty. allocation planned for business process &

What causes this issue?

Business process &v1& is not intended for quantity allocation because
the allocation type is not maintained.

System Response

The business process cannot take part in the quantity allocation.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, check the allocation definition of the business process
in the master record maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW046 - No activity qty. allocation planned for business process & ?

  The SAP error message KW046 ("No activity qty. allocation planned for business process &") typically occurs in the context of controlling and activity allocation within SAP. This error indicates that there is no planned quantity for activity allocation in the specified business process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Data: The most common cause is that the activity type or business process does not have any planned quantities defined in the planning version.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the activity type or the business process may not be set up correctly.
  Period Not Open: The period for which you are trying to allocate activities may not be open for posting.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the cost center, activity type, or business process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Data:
  
  Go to the planning transaction (e.g., KP06 for cost center planning) and verify that there are planned quantities for the relevant activity type and business process.
  If there are no planned quantities, you will need to enter them.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the activity type is correctly configured in the controlling area.
  Check the settings for the business process to ensure it is correctly linked to the activity type.
  
  
  
  Open Periods:
  
  Verify that the period you are trying to post to is open. You can check this in the period closing settings in the controlling module.
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Check the master data for the cost center and activity type to ensure they are correctly set up and active.
  Ensure that the business process is correctly defined and linked to the relevant cost center and activity type.
  
  
  
  Replan if Necessary:
  
  If you find that the planned quantities are missing, you may need to replan the activity quantities for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KP26 (Activity Type Planning), and KSU5 (Actual Overhead Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on activity-based costing and planning to ensure you understand the underlying processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to further diagnose the problem.