How To Fix KS251 - No statistical key figures exist in area &1/&2

KS251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 251

• Message text: No statistical key figures exist in area &1/&2

What causes this issue?

Area &v1& to &v2& in the system does not contain any statistical key
figures.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Create the statistical key figures in the
<DS:TRAN.KK01>master data maintenance</>, or correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS251 - No statistical key figures exist in area &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message KS251 ("No statistical key figures exist in area &1/&2") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a cost center accounting operation that requires statistical key figures, but none have been defined for the specified area (cost center or internal order) and period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Statistical Key Figures: The primary cause of this error is that there are no statistical key figures defined for the specified controlling area and period. Statistical key figures are used in cost accounting to allocate costs based on certain metrics (like headcount, machine hours, etc.).
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area or the cost center may not be properly configured to use statistical key figures.
  Period Issues: The error may also arise if you are trying to access a period for which statistical key figures have not been maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KS251 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Statistical Key Figures:
  
  Go to the transaction code KSU1