How To Fix KS117 - No cost elements could be selected

KS117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No cost elements could be selected

What causes this issue?

No cost elements were selected in period &v1& to &v2&.
This can have the following causes:
No cost elements were found for the selection criteria you specified.
Cost elements were selected but you are not authorized to use the
selected processing type.
Cost elements 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 KS117 - No cost elements could be selected ?

  The SAP error message KS117 ("No cost elements could be selected") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal order accounting when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires the selection of cost elements, but none are available for selection. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when running reports, executing allocations, or performing assessments.
  Causes of KS117 Error
  
  
  Missing Cost Elements: There may be no cost elements defined for the cost center or internal order you are working with. This can happen if the cost elements have not been created or assigned properly.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may be too restrictive, leading to no cost elements being available for selection.
  
  
  Cost Element Group: If you are using a cost element group in your selection criteria, it may not contain any cost elements.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view