How To Fix W_CB053 - Group &1 cannot be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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 to confirm the group is valid for the selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that your user has the necessary authorizations to select or use the group.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error to check authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Modify your selection parameters to include only valid groups.
  If the group is obsolete or no longer used, select a different valid group.
  
  
  
  Consult Customizing:
  
  If the group should be valid but is not, check the customizing settings in IMG under the relevant controlling area or module.
  For example, in Controlling ? Cost Center Accounting ? Master Data ? Cost Center Groups.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W_), so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential issue with the group selection.
  The message text typically looks like:
  
  Group &1 cannot be selected
  
  where &1 is the group name or ID.
  Commonly encountered in reports, planning, or master data maintenance where group selection is involved.
  If the group is obsolete, consider archiving or deleting it if no longer needed.
  Check SAP Notes or OSS for any known issues related to this message in your SAP version.
  
  
  If you provide the exact module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.