How To Fix UPT027 - Retr.: Activities/prices only possible for cost centers and processes

UPT027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPT -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Retr.: Activities/prices only possible for cost centers and processes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPT027 - Retr.: Activities/prices only possible for cost centers and processes ?

  The SAP error message UPT027 ("Retr.: Activities/prices only possible for cost centers and processes") typically occurs when there is an attempt to retrieve or post activities or prices in a context that is not valid for the specified object type. This error is often related to the configuration of cost centers, internal orders, or processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Object Type: The error usually arises when the system is trying to retrieve activity prices for an object that is not a cost center or a process. For example, if you are trying to assign activities to a project or a different type of object that does not support activity-based costing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) module, such as missing or incorrect settings for cost centers or activity types.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost centers or activity types may not be set up correctly, leading