How To Fix 9J164 - You cannot make an entry for the controlling area for this recipient cat.

9J164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: You cannot make an entry for the controlling area for this recipient cat.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J164 - You cannot make an entry for the controlling area for this recipient cat. ?

  The SAP error message 9J164, "You cannot make an entry for the controlling area for this recipient category," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a recipient category that is not allowed for the specified controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Recipient Category: The recipient category you are trying to use is not valid for the controlling area you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the controlling area may not allow the specific recipient category for the type of transaction you are attempting to post.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects may not be set up correctly or may not be assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Recipient Category: Verify that the recipient category you are