How To Fix P2543 - Activity allocation not permitted for infotype &

P2543 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 543

• Message text: Activity allocation not permitted for infotype &

What causes this issue?

The default settings do not allow you to enter activity allocation
specifications for this infotype.

System Response

You cannot access the screen to enter activity allocation
specifications for this infotype.

How to fix this error?

If you want to enter activity allocation specifications for the
infotype, please change the default setting in:
<DS:SIMG.OHIX0656>Permit activity allocation for infotypes</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2543 - Activity allocation not permitted for infotype & ?

  The SAP error message P2543, which states "Activity allocation not permitted for infotype &," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when there is an attempt to allocate activities to an infotype that does not support such allocations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Infotype: The infotype you are trying to allocate activities to does not allow for activity allocation. This can happen if the infotype is not designed to handle activity-related data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict activity allocation for certain infotypes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform activity allocations for the specified infotype.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Compatibility: Verify that the infotype you are working with is intended for activity allocation. Common infotypes that support activity allocation include IT 2001 (Absences) and IT 2002 (Attendance).
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the infotype in question.