How To Fix KB518 - The system does not select for the entire period &1 / &2 to &3 / &4

KB518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 518

• Message text: The system does not select for the entire period &1 / &2 to &3 / &4

System Response

For the selection criteria entered, the system selects from the periods
&v1& - &v3& of fiscal year &v2& - &v4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KB518 - Details

• The SAP error message KB518, which states "The system does not select for the entire period &1 / &2 to &3 / &4," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that the system was unable to select data for the specified time period in a report or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for the specified period. This could be due to missing postings or data not being transferred to the controlling area.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no data being selected.
  
  
  Period Status: The periods specified may be closed or not open for posting. If the periods are closed in the financial accounting (FI) module, the system will not be able to