How To Fix KV662 - Selection variant & for cost centers is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 662

• Message text: Selection variant & for cost centers is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV662 - Selection variant & for cost centers is missing ?

  The SAP error message KV662, which states "Selection variant & for cost centers is missing," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific selection variant for cost centers, but that variant is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Variant: The selection variant that is referenced in the report or transaction is not created or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the report or transaction may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the required selection variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain Selection Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurs.
  Navigate to the selection variant section (usually accessible via a button or menu option).
  Create a new selection variant or modify an existing one to include the necessary parameters for cost centers.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection variant. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, review the settings related to the report or transaction to ensure that they are correctly configured to reference the appropriate selection variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction to understand the requirements for selection variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items), or others related to cost center accounting.
  Selection Variants: Selection variants are used in SAP to save frequently used selection criteria for reports, making it easier to run reports with predefined filters.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned in the SAP system to access the necessary reports and selection variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KV662 error and successfully execute the desired report or transaction.