How To Fix IF200 - There are no actual costs in the selected objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IF - Messages re interest accounting in PS/CO/IM

• Message number: 200

• Message text: There are no actual costs in the selected objects

What causes this issue?

The specified selection conditions are satisfied only by objects in
which no actual costs have been posted in the current period.

System Response

The system does not conduct any actual overhead calculation in these
objects.

How to fix this error?

Check the selection criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IF200 - There are no actual costs in the selected objects ?

  The SAP error message IF200, which states "There are no actual costs in the selected objects," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or cost analysis within SAP. This message indicates that the system could not find any actual cost data for the specified objects (such as cost centers, internal orders, projects, etc.) that you are trying to analyze or report on.
  Causes of IF200 Error
  
  
  No Actual Costs Recorded: The most common reason for this error is that there are no actual costs recorded for the selected objects in the specified period. This could be due to:
  
  No transactions have been posted to the objects.
  The costs have not yet been allocated or settled.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may not match any existing data. This could include:
  
  Incorrect date range.
  Wrong object types or IDs.
  Filters that exclude relevant data.
  
  
  
  Data Not Yet Updated: If the system has not yet processed or updated the actual costs (e.g., after a month-end closing), the data may not be available for reporting.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the actual costs for the selected objects.
  
  
  Solutions to IF200 Error
  
  
  Check Actual Costs: Verify if there are actual costs recorded for the selected objects. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the relevant cost center, internal order, or project to see if any postings exist.
  Checking the transaction history for the objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using in the report or transaction are correct. This includes:
  
  Verifying the date range.
  Ensuring that the correct object types and IDs are selected.
  Removing any unnecessary filters that may exclude relevant data.
  
  
  
  Post Transactions: If there are no actual costs recorded, ensure that the necessary transactions are posted to the objects. This may involve:
  
  Posting expenses or costs to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  Running allocation or settlement processes if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Updates: If the error occurs shortly after a month-end closing or data processing, wait for the system to update and try again later.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the actual costs for the selected objects. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to check for actual costs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on cost accounting and reporting functionalities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IF200 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.