How To Fix KB302 - No totals variants have been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 302

• Message text: No totals variants have been created

What causes this issue?

No totals variants have been defined for the display variant. Also, no
fields for this display variant exist which you could combine to create
your own totals variant.

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?

Define the totals variant desired using the customizing function. With
this function you can also define fields which can be combined to
create your own totals variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB302 - No totals variants have been created ?

  The SAP error message KB302 ("No totals variants have been created") typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that the system cannot find any totals variants for the specified report or transaction, which are necessary for summarizing data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Totals Variants: The most common cause is that no totals variants have been defined for the specific report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area or the specific settings for the report.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the totals variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Totals Variants:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (for controlling area settings) or KSV1 (for creating totals variants).
  Create a new totals variant by specifying the necessary parameters (like the controlling area, version, and other relevant settings).
  Ensure that the totals variant is activated and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Totals Variants:
  
  Use transaction code KSV2 to view existing totals variants and ensure that they are correctly set up for the report you are trying to run.
  
  
  
  Review Report Settings:
  
  Check the report settings to ensure that the correct totals variant is being referenced.
  If you are using a custom report, ensure that it is correctly linked to the appropriate totals variant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the totals variants. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on creating and managing totals variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KSV1: Create Totals Variant
  KSV2: Change Totals Variant
  KSV3: Display Totals Variant
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to totals variants or the error message KB302.
  
  
  Training and Support: If you are unfamiliar with the configuration process, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or taking relevant training courses on SAP Controlling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KB302 error and successfully generate the required reports in SAP.