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

MY_CATS_OFFLINE018 - Overview

• 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