How To Fix KW692 - No statsitical bases have been selected for CO area $

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 692

• Message text: No statsitical bases have been selected for CO area $

What causes this issue?

No statistical key figures exist for the given controlling area.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Is the correct controlling area set?
Yes: Create statistical key figures in controlling.
No: Set the desired controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW692 - No statsitical bases have been selected for CO area $ ?

  The SAP error message KW692 ("No statistical bases have been selected for CO area $") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires statistical data, but the system cannot find any statistical bases defined for the specified controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Statistical Bases: The primary cause of this error is that there are no statistical bases defined for the controlling area you are working with. Statistical bases are necessary for various calculations and reporting in CO.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured to include the necessary statistical bases.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data entry or selection criteria that lead to the system not being able to find the relevant statistical bases.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Statistical Bases:
  
  Go to the SAP menu and navigate to the configuration settings for controlling.
  Check the settings for the controlling area in question.
  Ensure that the necessary statistical bases are defined. This can typically be done in the configuration path: Controlling > Cost Element Accounting > Master Data > Statistical Key Figures.
  Create or modify the statistical bases as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the controlling area is correctly set up and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Ensure that the statistical key figures are assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check if there are any transactions that should have generated statistical data but did not. This could indicate a data entry issue or a problem with the transaction processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up statistical bases and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Statistical Key Figures: These are used in SAP to allocate costs and revenues based on certain criteria, such as headcount, machine hours, etc. They are essential for accurate reporting and analysis in controlling.
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It is essential to ensure that all configurations related to the controlling area are correctly set up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKKP (for controlling area settings) and KSB1 (for displaying cost center reports) to help navigate the system effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KW692 error and ensure that your controlling area has the necessary statistical bases defined for reporting and analysis.