How To Fix K0172 - No valid master record exists for & (&/&)

K0172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K0 - Error Messages for Central Controlling Routines

• Message number: 172

• Message text: No valid master record exists for & (&/&)

What causes this issue?

No valid master record (&V2&) exists for value &V1&. This is due to one
of the following reasons:
The master record does not exist on the database.
The master record exists but is not valid.
The validity of the master data can be influenced by the following:
The master record is time-dependent and does not exist on the date
specified.
The master record cannot be used because a lock indicator has been set
for it (such as a deletion flag).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Decide whether you need to include this value in the node.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0172 - No valid master record exists for & (&/&) ?

  The SAP error message K0172 "No valid master record exists for & (&/&)" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or controlling (CO) when the system cannot find a valid master record for a specified cost element or cost center. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the required master data (like cost center, internal order, or cost element) has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the controlling area or the relevant master data may not be set up correctly.
  Data Deletion: The master record may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the master data.
  Incorrect Input: The input parameters (like cost element or cost center) may be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master