How To Fix TI014 - Field selection string &1 is not permissible for activity category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TI - Treasury: General Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Field selection string &1 is not permissible for activity category &2

What causes this issue?

You have tried to assign the field selection string <zh>&V1&</> to
activity category <zh>&V2&</>.
Activity category <zh>&V2&</> is assigned to product category <zh>&V3&
</>. This product category is different to the one from field selection
string <zh>&V1&</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The assignment is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Select a field selection string defined for activity category <zh>&V2&
</>. Press <ZH>F4 </> to get a list of valid values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TI014 - Field selection string &1 is not permissible for activity category &2 ?

  The SAP error message TI014 indicates that there is an issue with the field selection string assigned to a specific activity category in the system. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or project systems (PS) when trying to create or modify a transaction that involves activity categories.
  Cause:
  The error message TI014 is triggered when:
  
  The field selection string assigned to the activity category is not valid or permissible for the operation you are trying to perform.
  The activity category may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be compatible with the field selection string assigned to it.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings related to the activity category and its associated field selection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TI014 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the activity category in SAP. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP menu (e.g., SPRO -> Controlling -> Overhead Cost Controlling -> Activity-Based Costing -> Define Activity Types).
  Verify that the activity category is correctly defined and that the field selection string assigned to it is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Field Selection String:
  
  Check the field selection string assigned to the activity category. Ensure that it is valid and that it corresponds to the requirements of the activity category.
  You can find the field selection strings in the configuration settings under the relevant module (e.g., CO or PS).
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Selection:
  
  If the field selection string is not appropriate, you may need to change it to a valid one that is permissible for the activity category in question.
  You can do this by modifying the field selection string in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to see if the error persists. If the error is resolved, the changes you made were successful.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct field selection strings or activity categories, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to the activity category and field selection.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OCA0 (for activity types) or OKEQ (for field selection) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TI014 error message in SAP.