How To Fix K6218 - There are no rules in the target aspect (Please create or copy first)

K6218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 218

• Message text: There are no rules in the target aspect (Please create or copy first)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6218 - There are no rules in the target aspect (Please create or copy first) ?

  The SAP error message K6218 ("There are no rules in the target aspect (Please create or copy first)") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a transaction or process that requires specific rules or configurations in the target aspect, but none have been defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The target aspect (such as a cost center, internal order, or profit center) does not have any rules defined. This could happen if the configuration was never set up or if it was deleted or not copied from another aspect.
  Incorrect Target Aspect: You may be trying to access or process a target aspect that is not correctly defined or does not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Rules: Navigate to the relevant configuration area in