How To Fix KX853 - Select one area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Select one area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX853 - Select one area ?

  The SAP error message KX853, which states "Select one area," typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when a user attempts to execute a transaction that requires the selection of a specific area (such as a cost center, profit center, or internal order) but has not made a selection.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  No Area Selected: The user has not selected any area or has left the selection criteria blank.
  Multiple Areas: The system expects a single area to be selected, but multiple areas are either selected or the selection criteria are ambiguous.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the areas in the system, leading to the inability to select an area properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KX853 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select an Area: Ensure that you have selected a specific area in the selection screen. This could