How To Fix KM3115 - If selection 'cost center' is activ, you have to maintain a rule for it.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM3 -

• Message number: 115

• Message text: If selection 'cost center' is activ, you have to maintain a rule for it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM3115 - If selection 'cost center' is activ, you have to maintain a rule for it. ?

  The SAP error message KM3115, which states "If selection 'cost center' is active, you have to maintain a rule for it," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a cost center selection, but the necessary configuration for that selection has not been completed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The selection criteria for cost centers is activated in a report or transaction.
  There is no corresponding rule defined for the cost center selection in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the necessary rules for cost centers in the relevant configuration settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Centers -> Maintain Cost Center Groups or similar paths depending on your specific requirements.
  
  
  
  Maintain Rules:
  
  Look for the option to maintain rules for cost centers. This could be under a section like "Define Cost Center Groups" or "Define Planning Layouts."
  Ensure that you create or modify the rules to include the cost centers that are relevant for your reporting or transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are using a specific report or transaction, check the selection criteria to ensure that the cost center selection is correctly configured.
  Make sure that the cost centers you want to include are properly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After maintaining the rules, try to execute the report or transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OKB9 (for cost center planning) or KSH1 (to create cost centers) depending on what you are trying to achieve.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring cost centers and related settings.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling module expert for further assistance.