How To Fix KN018 - & contains no &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 018

• Message text: & contains no &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN018 - & contains no & ?

  The SAP error message KN018 typically indicates an issue related to customer master data. The specific message usually states that "Customer master record does not exist" or something similar, which means that the system cannot find the customer record you are trying to access or use in a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Record: The customer master data may not have been created in the system.
  Incorrect Customer Number: The customer number you are trying to use may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Deletion: The customer record may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Company Code Issues: The customer record may exist, but not for the specific company code you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the customer master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) or FD03 (Display Customer - Company Code) to check if the customer record exists.
  Ensure you are using the correct customer number and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Create Customer Record:
  
  If the customer does not exist, you can create it using transaction code XD01 (Create Customer) or FD01 (Create Customer - Company Code).
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct company code when trying to access the customer record. The customer must be created for the specific company code you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion Flags:
  
  If the customer record exists but is not accessible, check if it has been marked for deletion. You can do this in the customer master data screen.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access customer master data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If you are still facing issues, it may be helpful to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD01, XD02, XD03: Create, Change, and Display Customer Master Data.
  FD01, FD02, FD03: Create, Change, and Display Customer Master Data for Company Code.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to customer master data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on customer master data management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KN018 error and successfully manage customer master data in SAP.