How To Fix GK137 - Cons chart of accounts & can not be reassigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Cons chart of accounts & can not be reassigned

What causes this issue?

Reassigning the cons chart of accounts (as a root node) is not
possible.

System Response

Error message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK137 - Cons chart of accounts & can not be reassigned ?

  The SAP error message GK137, which states "Cons chart of accounts & can not be reassigned," typically occurs when there is an attempt to reassign a chart of accounts that is already in use or is a controlling (CO) chart of accounts that cannot be changed due to certain restrictions.
  Cause:
  
  Chart of Accounts Usage: The chart of accounts you are trying to reassign is currently being used by one or more company codes or controlling areas.
  Configuration Restrictions: Certain configurations in SAP prevent the reassignment of charts of accounts once they have been assigned to company codes or controlling areas.
  Data Integrity: SAP maintains data integrity and consistency, which means that once a chart of accounts is assigned, it cannot be changed without following specific procedures.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Verify which company codes or controlling areas are currently using the chart of accounts. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Remove Assignments: If you need to reassign the chart of accounts, you may need to first remove the existing assignments. This can be done in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Assignment ? Financial Accounting ? Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts.
  
  
  Create a New Chart of Accounts: If the chart of accounts is heavily used and cannot be removed, consider creating a new chart of accounts and assigning it to the relevant company codes or controlling areas.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for specific steps and implications of changing the chart of accounts.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX15 (for chart of accounts) and OX16 (for company code assignment).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the chart of accounts and company code assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.