How To Fix KS180 - Table of cost centers is empty

KS180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Table of cost centers is empty

What causes this issue?

You called up a BAPI for cost center master data.
However, you have not specified any data record for a cost center that
is to be created, changed, or checked.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

When you call up this BAPI, specify at least one table row for a cost
center.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS180 - Table of cost centers is empty ?

  The SAP error message KS180, which states "Table of cost centers is empty," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction or report that requires cost center data, but the system cannot find any entries in the relevant cost center table (usually table CSKS).
  Causes:
  
  No Cost Centers Created: The most common reason for this error is that there are no cost centers created in the system for the controlling area you are working with.
  Cost Center Deactivation: Cost centers may have been created but later deactivated or marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: You might be trying to access cost centers in a controlling area that does not have any cost centers defined.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations may prevent you from viewing the cost centers, leading to the perception that the table is empty.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was recently migrated or imported, there may have been issues during the process