How To Fix MY_CATS_OFFLINE018 - Comb. of stat. key figure and send. cost center/act. type not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY_CATS_OFFLINE - Messages for CATS notebook Offline

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Comb. of stat. key figure and send. cost center/act. type not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY_CATS_OFFLINE018 - Comb. of stat. key figure and send. cost center/act. type not permitted ?

  The SAP error message MY_CATS_OFFLINE018 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the statistical key figure and the sending cost center or activity type in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) functionality. This error typically arises when trying to post time data that does not comply with the defined settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Combination: The combination of the statistical key figure and the cost center or activity type you are trying to use is not allowed. This could be due to configuration settings in the system that restrict certain combinations.
  Configuration Issues: The settings for statistical key figures, cost centers, or activity types may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified statistical key figure with the given cost center or activity type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for statistical key figures and verify that the combination you are trying to use is allowed.
  Ensure that the statistical key figure is assigned to the correct cost center or activity type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the cost center and activity type to ensure they are correctly set up and active.
  Verify that the statistical key figure is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post time entries with the specified statistical key figure, cost center, and activity type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. Try using a different combination of statistical key figure and cost center/activity type to see if the issue is specific to the combination you were using.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the configuration of statistical key figures and their allowed combinations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Statistical Key Figures: These are used in SAP for various reporting and allocation purposes. They help in analyzing costs and performance.
  CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet): This is a tool in SAP for recording and managing time data across different applications.
  Cost Center and Activity Type: These are key components in SAP's controlling module, used for tracking costs and performance in various business processes.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the combinations used are valid, you should be able to resolve the MY_CATS_OFFLINE018 error.