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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the cost element master data and verify that the cost elements you are trying to allocate are correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the cost elements fall within the specified range in the allocation settings.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria used in the allocation process. Make sure that the "from" and "to" cost element ranges are correctly defined and that they include valid cost elements.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Element Types:
  
  Ensure that the cost elements you are trying to allocate are of the correct type. For example, if you are using secondary cost elements, make sure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Period and Fiscal Year:
  
  Confirm that the allocation is being executed in the correct period and fiscal year. If necessary, adjust the period settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the allocation has the necessary authorizations to access the cost elements involved in the allocation.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Element), KS02 (Change Cost Element), and KS03 (Display Cost Element) to manage cost elements.
  Use KSU5 (Execute Distribution) or KSV5 (Execute Assessment) to perform allocations and check for any issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on cost element accounting and allocation processes for more detailed guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and troubleshooting tips from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KS170 error and implement the appropriate solution.