How To Fix KS116 - No activity types could be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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 to access the activity types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Activity Types.
  Ensure that the relevant activity types are defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Activity Types:
  
  Ensure that the activity types are assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  You can check this in the cost center master data (Transaction code: KS03) or internal order master data (Transaction code: KO03).
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Check if the period you are trying to post to is open. You can do this in the period closing settings (Transaction code: OB52).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the activity types. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like KP26 (Change Plan Data) or KSU5 (Actual Distribution) to see if you can select activity types in those transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on activity types and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) module.