How To Fix KM072 - Group & does not contain any revenue or cost elements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Group & does not contain any revenue or cost elements

What causes this issue?

The revenue/cost element group &V1& does not contain any revenue
or cost elements.

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?

Use another group or assign revenue or cost elements to the group
&V1& using the function <DS:TRAN.KDH2>Change revenue/cost element
group</>.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM072 - Group & does not contain any revenue or cost elements ?

  The SAP error message KM072 ("Group & does not contain any revenue or cost elements") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves cost elements or revenue elements, but the specified group does not have any associated elements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost/Revenue Elements: The group you are trying to use does not have any cost or revenue elements assigned to it. This can happen if the group was created but not properly configured.
  Incorrect Group Assignment: The group may not be the correct one for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or the cost element group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for cost elements in SAP (Transaction code: OKB2).
  Verify that the group you are using has the necessary cost and revenue elements assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Cost/Revenue Elements:
  
  If the group is missing elements, you can assign the required cost and revenue elements to the group.
  Use transaction code: OKB2 to add the necessary elements to the group.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct group for the transaction you are trying to perform. Sometimes, the error can occur if the wrong group is selected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to cost element groups to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify cost element groups.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and assignments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost Element Groups: These are used in SAP to categorize cost elements for reporting and analysis purposes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKB2 (Maintain Cost Element Groups) and KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) for further analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM072 error and ensure that your cost element groups are properly configured for your transactions.