How To Fix KB006 - The cost element group selected cannot be displayed


KB006 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

  • Message number: 006

  • Message text: The cost element group selected cannot be displayed

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  • What causes this issue?

    The given group does not exist.

    System Response

    Processing is terminated.

    How to fix this error?

    Check your entries.
    Or create the cost element group with <ZH>Master data -> Cost element
    group -> Create</>.

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KB006 - Details

  • The SAP error message KB006, which states "The cost element group selected cannot be displayed," typically occurs when there is an issue with the cost element group configuration or when the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the cost element group.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Cost Element Group: The cost element group you are trying to access may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the cost element group.
    Incorrect Configuration: The cost element group may not be properly configured in the system.
    Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the cost element group.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Existence: Verify that the cost element group exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OKB2) to view the cost element groups.
    Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to

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