How To Fix KW563 - Enter an activity type for which the quantity is valid

KW563 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Enter an activity type for which the quantity is valid

What causes this issue?

You have defined a quantity without activity type.

System Response

The cost data is not complete and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Specify an activity type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KW563 - Details

• The SAP error message KW563 ("Enter an activity type for which the quantity is valid") typically occurs in the context of project management or cost accounting when you are trying to enter or post a quantity for an activity type that is not valid for the given context. This can happen in various transactions, such as when you are trying to record actual work done against a project or cost center.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Activity Type: The activity type you are trying to use may not be defined or may not be valid for the specific project or cost center.
  
  Configuration Issues: The activity type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant cost center or project.
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity you are trying to enter may not match the expected values for the activity type, or it may exceed the limits set in the configuration.
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