How To Fix KM618 - No valid master data exists for &2 &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 618

• Message text: No valid master data exists for &2 &1

What causes this issue?

No valid master data exists for value &V1& of characteristic &V2& in
the period being planned.

How to fix this error?

Select another value or create valid master data for the entire period
being planned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM618 - No valid master data exists for &2 &1 ?

  The SAP error message KM618 ("No valid master data exists for &2 &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system cannot find the required master data for a specific characteristic or key figure. The placeholders &1 and &2 in the error message usually represent specific identifiers related to the missing master data, such as a characteristic name or a key figure.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the required master data (e.g., cost centers, profit centers, internal orders, etc.) has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect or incomplete entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the controlling area or other related settings may not be correctly set up.
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