How To Fix KM3116 - If selection 'bus. process' is activ, you have to maintain a rule for it.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM3 -

• Message number: 116

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM3116 - If selection 'bus. process' is activ, you have to maintain a rule for it. ?

  The SAP error message KM3116, which states "If selection 'bus. process' is active, you have to maintain a rule for it," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a business process selection, but the necessary configuration for that selection has not been maintained.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The selection criteria for a business process is activated in the report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  There is no corresponding rule or configuration defined for that business process in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the necessary rules for the business process. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for your module (e.g., CO-PA).
  
  
  
  Maintain Business Process Rules:
  
  For CO-PA, you can typically find this under:
  
  Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based or Costing-Based -> Master Data -> Business Process.
  
  
  Here, you can define or maintain the rules for the business processes that are relevant to your reporting.
  
  
  
  Define the Business Process:
  
  Ensure that the business process you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  You may need to create a new business process or modify an existing one to ensure it aligns with your reporting needs.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria in the report or transaction to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it matches the business processes you have configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After maintaining the rules, try executing the report or transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on maintaining business processes in your version of SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KOB1 (for CO-PA reports) or KSV1 (for maintaining business processes).
  User Roles: 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 CO consultant for further assistance.