How To Fix 7A318 - No statistical key figures could be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7A - PS Progress Analysis

• Message number: 318

• Message text: No statistical key figures could be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7A318 - No statistical key figures could be selected ?

  The SAP error message 7A318: No statistical key figures could be selected typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires statistical key figures, but the system cannot find any relevant key figures based on the selection criteria provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Statistical Key Figures: The statistical key figures may not be defined for the period or the organizational unit you are trying to analyze.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match any existing statistical key figures.
  Data Not Posted: There may be no data posted for the selected period or organizational unit.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the statistical key figures.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the relevant settings for statistical key figures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Statistical Key Figures:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KP06 for planning or KSU5 for actuals) and check if the statistical key figures are defined for the selected period and organizational unit.
  Ensure that the key figures are correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using. Make sure that the organizational unit, period, and other parameters are correctly specified.
  Try broadening the selection criteria to see if any key figures can be retrieved.
  
  
  
  Post Data:
  
  If no data has been posted for the selected period, ensure that the necessary postings are made. This may involve running relevant transactions to post statistical key figures.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the statistical key figures. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for statistical key figures are correctly set up in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on statistical key figures and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Statistical Key Figures: These are used in SAP Controlling (CO) to allocate costs and assess performance. They can include metrics like headcount, machine hours, etc.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Plan Statistical Key Figures), KSU5 (Actual Statistical Key Figures), and KSB1 (Report: Actual Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.