How To Fix KS280 - Specify a cost center group

KS280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Specify a cost center group

What causes this issue?

No cost center group was specified. Therefore a selection cannot be
made.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Specify a cost center group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS280 - Specify a cost center group ?

  The SAP error message KS280, which states "Specify a cost center group," typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or when working with cost center groups in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a cost center group to be specified for the operation you are trying to perform, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a cost center group in the relevant field when trying to execute a transaction or report that requires it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a cost center group to be specified for certain transactions or reports.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select cost center groups, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Cost Center Group: Ensure that you enter a valid cost center group in the