How To Fix T0071 - Activity not active

T0071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T0 - General Treasury

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Activity not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T0071 - Activity not active ?

  The SAP error message T0071 "Activity not active" typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action related to a specific activity or function that is not currently active in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Activity Type: The activity type you are trying to use may not be activated in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the activity type or related master data may not be set up correctly.
  Period Lock: The period in which you are trying to perform the action may be locked or closed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the activity type.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the cost center, internal order, or other related objects may not be correctly maintained.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Activity Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP