How To Fix MN723 - Invalid activity category & passed on (internal error)

MN723 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 723

• Message text: Invalid activity category & passed on (internal error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN723 - Invalid activity category & passed on (internal error) ?

  The SAP error message MN723, which states "Invalid activity category & passed on (internal error)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with activity types and cost centers. This error indicates that there is an issue with the activity category being used in a transaction or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Activity Category: The activity category specified in the transaction does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the activity types or cost centers related to the activity category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified activity category.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to activity types, cost centers, or internal orders.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Activity Category:
  
  Verify that the activity category being used is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration