How To Fix KU156 - Selection variant & for internal orders is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Selection variant & for internal orders is unknown

What causes this issue?

In the definition of the summarization hierarchy, selection variant
&v1& was specified for the summarization object type "<ZH>internal
orders</>" to filter the internal orders to be summarized.
This selection variant does not exist.

System Response

The summarization run is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of your summarization hierarchy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU156 - Selection variant & for internal orders is unknown ?

  The SAP error message KU156 indicates that the selection variant for internal orders is unknown. This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific selection variant for internal orders, but the system cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The selection variant you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The selection variant may not have been properly configured or saved.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Transport Issues: If the selection variant was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction where you encountered the error and check if the selection variant exists.
  You can do this by navigating to the selection screen and using the "Variants" button to see the available variants.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Selection Variant:
  
  If the selection variant is missing, you can create a new one by filling in the required fields and saving it.
  If it exists but is not functioning, you may need to modify it or check its settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the selection variant was recently transported, check with your Basis team to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing selection variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in various transaction codes related to internal orders, such as KOB1 (Order Report), KSB1 (Cost Centers), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have faced similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.