How To Fix KS108 - No cost centers or activity types selected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 108

• Message text: No cost centers or activity types selected.

What causes this issue?

No cost centers or activity types could be found by the system for the
specified selection criteria.

How to fix this error?

Check the selection criteria.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS108 - No cost centers or activity types selected. ?

  The SAP error message KS108 ("No cost centers or activity types selected") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or when trying to execute a transaction related to cost allocation, such as activity allocation or internal order settlement. This error indicates that the system could not find any cost centers or activity types that meet the criteria specified in the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Centers: There may be no cost centers defined in the system for the specified criteria (e.g., company code, controlling area).
  Missing Activity Types: Similar to cost centers, there may be no activity types defined or assigned to the relevant cost centers.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing cost centers or activity types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the cost centers or activity types.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from recognizing the cost centers or activity types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Master Data:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (transaction code KS01 or KS02) and verify that the cost centers exist and are active for the relevant controlling area and company code.
  
  
  
  Check Activity Type Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code KA01 or KA02 to check if the activity types are defined and assigned to the relevant cost centers.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria you are using in the transaction are correct and that they correspond to existing cost centers and activity types.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cost centers and activity types. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies. This may involve using transaction codes like KAH1 or KAH2 for activity types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are trying to execute for any additional requirements or settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KA01: Create Activity Type
  KA02: Change Activity Type
  KSB1: Display Cost Centers
  KSU5: Display Activity Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KS108 error and implement the appropriate solution.