How To Fix 5U106 - Enter a cost criteria group

5U106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Enter a cost criteria group

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a four character definition for your formula
criteria.

System Response

The system cannot save your criteria without an ID to identify them.

How to fix this error?

Enter a four character identifier.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U106 - Enter a cost criteria group ?

  The SAP error message 5U106 ("Enter a cost criteria group") typically occurs in the context of cost planning or budgeting within the SAP system, particularly when working with cost centers, internal orders, or other cost-related objects. This error indicates that the system requires a cost criteria group to be specified, which is necessary for the calculation or allocation of costs.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a cost criteria group, but none has been provided.
  The configuration for the cost planning or budgeting process is incomplete or incorrect.
  The user is trying to access a function that relies on a cost criteria group that has not been defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter a Cost Criteria Group:
  
  When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid cost criteria group in the relevant field. This