How To Fix KSCORE114 - No cost elements could be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KSCORE - Overhead Cost Controlling: Cross-Application Messages

• Message number: 114

• Message text: No cost elements could be selected

What causes this issue?

No cost elements have been selected for the period &v1& to &v2&.
This can be due to the following:
The system could not find any cost elements to match your selection
criteria.
Cost elements were selected, but you are not authorized for the
selected processing type.
Cost elements were selected, but these are currently locked by other
users.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check your selection criteria, check your authorizations, or wait until
the other users have completed their processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KSCORE114 - No cost elements could be selected ?

  The SAP error message KSCORE114: No cost elements could be selected typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal order accounting when the system is unable to find any cost elements that meet the selection criteria specified in your report or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have set may be too restrictive, leading to no cost elements being available for selection.
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost elements may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain cost elements.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for the specified period or for the selected cost centers or internal orders.
  Cost Element Type: The cost elements you are trying to select may not be of the correct type (e.g., primary vs. secondary cost elements).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have entered. Make sure they are not too restrictive and that you are including the correct cost centers, internal orders, and periods.
  Check Cost Element Configuration: Verify that the cost elements you are trying to access are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the cost element master data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the cost elements. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Data Availability: Confirm that there is data available for the specified time frame. You can check this by running a different report or transaction that accesses the same data.
  Cost Element Type: Ensure that you are selecting the correct type of cost elements. If you are looking for primary cost elements, make sure you are not inadvertently filtering for secondary cost elements, and vice versa.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Element), KS02 (Change Cost Element), and KS03 (Display Cost Element) to manage cost elements.
  Reports: Use reports like S_ALR_87013611 (Cost Centers: Actual/Plan/Variance) to check if cost elements are available for the specified criteria.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to further diagnose the problem.