How To Fix KW752 - Activity type & does not exist on cost center & in fiscal year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 752

• Message text: Activity type & does not exist on cost center & in fiscal year &

What causes this issue?

Activity type &V1& has not been created for cost center &V2& in fiscal
year &V3& (controlling area &V4& ).

System Response

This combination is ignored during later processing.

How to fix this error?

Create activity type &V1& for cost center &V2& with
<DS:TRAN.KP26>Change Activity Type Planning</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW752 - Activity type & does not exist on cost center & in fiscal year & ?

  The SAP error message KW752 indicates that the specified activity type does not exist for the given cost center in the specified fiscal year. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting and internal order management when trying to post or allocate costs to a cost center using an activity type that is not defined or not valid for that cost center in the specified fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Activity Type Not Defined: The activity type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified cost center.
  Fiscal Year Issues: The activity type may not be valid for the fiscal year you are working in. This can happen if the activity type was created after the fiscal year started or if it was deactivated.
  Cost Center Configuration: The cost center may not be configured to use the specified activity type.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for either the cost center or the activity type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KP26 (Activity Type Planning) or KP06 (Cost Center Planning) to verify if the activity type is defined for the cost center in question.
  Ensure that the activity type is active and valid for the fiscal year you are working with.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Settings:
  
  Use transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center) to check the configuration of the cost center.
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year settings are correct and that the activity type is valid for the fiscal year you are trying to post to.
  You can check the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB29.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data is correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  If necessary, create or modify the activity type or cost center to ensure they are aligned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP26: Activity Type Planning
  KP06: Cost Center Planning
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  OB29: Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KW752 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.