How To Fix KS171 - No cost centers could be selected for collective processing

KS171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No cost centers could be selected for collective processing

What causes this issue?

No cost centers were selected.
This can have the following causes:
No cost centers were found for the selection criteria you specified.
Cost centers were selected but you are not authorized to use the
selected processing type.
Cost centers were selected but these are currently locked by other
users.
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System Response

The data is not processed further.

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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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS171 - No cost centers could be selected for collective processing ?

  The SAP error message KS171 ("No cost centers could be selected for collective processing") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction that involves collective processing of cost centers, but the system cannot find any cost centers that meet the selection criteria you have specified.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match any existing cost centers. This could be due to incorrect filters or parameters.
  Cost Center Status: The cost centers you are trying to process may be inactive or not available for the period you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the cost centers.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the cost center master data.
  Company Code: The cost centers may not belong to the company code you are currently working with.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection