How To Fix KB186 - No text could be read for more than &1 cost elements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 186

• Message text: No text could be read for more than &1 cost elements

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB186 - No text could be read for more than &1 cost elements ?

  The SAP error message KB186 indicates that the system was unable to read text for a specified number of cost elements. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or controlling modules when the system is trying to display or process cost element information, but the associated text descriptions for those cost elements are missing or not maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The primary cause of this error is that the texts for the specified cost elements have not been maintained in the system. This can happen if the cost elements were created without associated descriptions or if the texts were deleted or not properly imported.
  Language Settings: The error may also arise if the texts are maintained in a different language than the one currently being used in the SAP session.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the texts for the cost elements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Cost Element Texts:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element).
  Enter the cost element number and check if the text is maintained. If not, add the necessary descriptions.
  Ensure that the texts are maintained in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  If the texts are maintained in a different language, you may need to switch to that language or maintain the texts in your preferred language.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain cost element texts. If you suspect an authorization issue, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes for Text Maintenance:
  
  You can also use transaction code OBY6 to maintain texts for cost elements in bulk if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost Element Accounting: Understanding how cost elements work in SAP and their role in cost accounting can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to cost element texts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining cost elements and their texts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KB186 error and ensure that the necessary texts for cost elements are available in the system.