Message type: E = Error
Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance
Message number: 278
Message text: Specify a cost element / cost element interval
You have not specified a cost element or a cost element interval.
Therefore, no selection is possible.
Specify a cost element or a cost element interval.
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KS278
- Specify a cost element / cost element interval ?The SAP error message KS278 ("Specify a cost element / cost element interval") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal order accounting when a user attempts to execute a transaction that requires a cost element to be specified, but none has been provided.
Cause: Missing Cost Element: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a cost element or a range of cost elements in the transaction. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost element may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the cost element. Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may require a cost element to be specified, but the user is trying to execute it without providing one. Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select cost elements.
Solution: Specify a Cost Element: When prompted by the error message, ensure
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