How To Fix RU290 - Activity type missing - confirmation will be saved without actual costs

RU290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Activity type missing - confirmation will be saved without actual costs

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RU290 - Details

• The SAP error message RU290, which states "Activity type missing - confirmation will be saved without actual costs," typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or activity confirmations in SAP. This message indicates that the system is unable to find an associated activity type for the confirmation being processed, which means that actual costs cannot be calculated or recorded for that confirmation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Activity Type: The most common cause is that the activity type has not been assigned to the relevant work center or production order.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) module, particularly related to activity types and their assignment to cost centers or work centers.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the work center or production order may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Missing Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or assign activity types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
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