How To Fix /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT013 - Secondary activities and criteria have been imported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Secondary activities and criteria have been imported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT013 - Secondary activities and criteria have been imported ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT013 indicates that secondary activities and criteria have been imported, which typically relates to issues in the context of SAP's structure change management, particularly in the context of controlling (CO) or project systems (PS).
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there are inconsistencies or conflicts in the data related to secondary activities or criteria that have been imported into the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was imported from another system or during a system upgrade, there may be inconsistencies in the secondary activities or criteria.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of controlling areas, cost centers, or internal orders that affect how secondary activities are defined or used.
  Missing Authorizations: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the imported data correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: Verify the consistency of the data that has been imported. Ensure that all secondary activities and criteria are correctly defined and match the expected configurations in the system.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the controlling area or project system to ensure that they align with the imported data. This may involve reviewing settings for cost centers, internal orders, and activity types.
  
  
  Re-import Data: If the data import was done incorrectly, consider re-importing the data after correcting any identified issues.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and process the secondary activities and criteria.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to structure change management for any specific guidance or known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSV1 (Create Secondary Cost Element) or KSV2 (Change Secondary Cost Element) to manage secondary activities.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT013 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.