How To Fix T1077 - Activity has the wrong category

T1077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Activity has the wrong category

What causes this issue?

You have selected an activity which was not created by an interest
settlement.

How to fix this error?

Check the activity number you have entered.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1077 - Activity has the wrong category ?

  The SAP error message T1077, which states "Activity has the wrong category," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the activity type and the category assigned to it in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with cost centers, internal orders, or project systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Activity Type Assignment: The activity type may not be correctly assigned to the category in the configuration settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the controlling area or the activity type configuration may not align with the expected categories.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, where an incorrect category is selected for an activity.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the activity type or the cost center may not be properly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for activity types in the SAP system (Transaction code: OAYD).
  Ensure that the activity type is correctly assigned to