How To Fix KS170 - No allocation cost elements can be selected from & to &.

KS170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 170

• Message text: No allocation cost elements can be selected from & to &.

What causes this issue?

Allocation cost elements are created as secondary cost elements with a
suitable cost element category in the standard master data transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS170 - No allocation cost elements can be selected from & to &. ?

  The SAP error message KS170 ("No allocation cost elements can be selected from & to &.") typically occurs during the execution of a cost allocation process in SAP Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the system could not find any valid cost elements for the specified range in the allocation process.
  Causes:
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost elements specified in the allocation are not properly configured or do not exist in the system.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the allocation (such as cost element range) may not match any existing cost elements.
  Cost Element Type: The cost elements may not be of the correct type (e.g., primary vs. secondary cost elements).
  Period or Fiscal Year Issues: The allocation may be attempted in a period or fiscal year where the cost elements are not valid or not posted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified cost elements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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