How To Fix T1080 - Activity category & not defined for this transaction

T1080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Activity category & not defined for this transaction

What causes this issue?

You tried to transfer the transaction to an activity category which
is not allowed by the assigned processing category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1080 - Activity category & not defined for this transaction ?

  The SAP error message T1080, which states "Activity category & not defined for this transaction," typically occurs in the context of project management or controlling modules when there is an issue with the configuration of activity types or categories in relation to a specific transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The activity category that is being referenced in the transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings for activity types or categories.
  Incorrect Assignment: The activity category may not be correctly assigned to the relevant project or cost center.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the activity category in question.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified activity category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for project management or controlling (e.g.,