How To Fix FKK_CM173 - Number of already assigned master data groups: &1

FKK_CM173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_CM -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Number of already assigned master data groups: &1

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FKK_CM173 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_CM173, which states "Number of already assigned master data groups: &1," typically occurs in the context of contract accounts in the SAP Convergent Charging or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that the maximum number of master data groups that can be assigned to a particular object (like a contract account) has been exceeded.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system's limitation on the number of master data groups that can be assigned to a specific contract account or business partner. Each contract account can only have a certain number of master data groups assigned to it, and if you attempt to assign more than this limit, the system will trigger this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments: Review the current master data groups assigned to the contract account or business partner. You can do this