How To Fix KS116 - No activity types could be selected

KS116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No activity types could be selected

What causes this issue?

No activity types were selected in period &v1& to &v2&.
This can have the following causes:
No activity types wered found for the selection criteria you specified.
Activity types were selected but you are not authorized to use the
selected processing type.
Activity types were selected but these are currently locked by other
users.

System Response

The data is not further processed.

How to fix this error?

Check the entered selection criteria, have your authorizations checked,
or wait until the other users have completed their processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS116 - No activity types could be selected ?

  The SAP error message KS116 ("No activity types could be selected") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal order management when trying to perform a transaction that requires the selection of activity types, but none are available for selection. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing cost allocations, planning, or executing assessments.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Activity Types: The most common cause is that there are no activity types defined for the cost center or internal order you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for activity types may not be set up correctly in the controlling area.
  Activity Type Assignment: The activity types may not be assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  Period Lock: The period in which you are trying to perform the transaction may be locked, preventing the selection of activity types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations