How To Fix W_CB053 - Group &1 cannot be selected

W_CB053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Group &1 cannot be selected

What causes this issue?

For permitted condition types/tables in Compensation Management, you can
only enter groups to which no condition type/table has yet been
assigned. At least one condition type/table is assigned to group &V1&.

System Response

The system rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. Use the input help to view the groups to which no
condition type/table has yet been assigned. If no group is proposed,
create a group. Note that you enter value 'A' (pricing arrangements) for
the group type.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB053 - Group &1 cannot be selected ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB053 Group &1 cannot be selected
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to select or use a particular group (e.g., a cost center group, profit center group, or any other grouping in SAP controlling or master data) that is not valid for the current context or selection criteria. The group you are attempting to select is either:
  
  Not active or not valid for the controlling area or company code you are working in.
  Not assigned or linked properly in the system.
  Restricted due to authorization or configuration settings.
  Not maintained in the relevant master data or customizing tables.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Group Validity:
  
  Verify if the group exists and is active in the system.
  Use transaction codes like OKB9 (Cost Center Groups), KE5Z (Profit Center Groups), or relevant customizing transactions to check the group status.
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Ensure the group is assigned to the correct controlling area, company code, or relevant organizational unit.
  Check the master data and customizing settings