How To Fix IAOM226 - Reference usage selected does not support single-object controlling

IAOM226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IAOM - Account Assignment Manager Messages

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Reference usage selected does not support single-object controlling

What causes this issue?

The reference usage 'Copy and Create Additional Account Assignment' does
not support the controlling scenario 'Single-Object Controlling'. The
controlling scenario determines the creation of additional account
assignments for settlements.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Assign a different reference usage, or a different controlling scenario.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IAOM226 - Reference usage selected does not support single-object controlling ?

  The SAP error message IAOM226 indicates that the reference usage selected does not support single-object controlling. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and asset accounting (FI-AA) when trying to assign or manage costs related to a specific object or reference that is not compatible with single-object controlling.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area or the reference usage may not be configured to support single-object controlling.
  Reference Usage Mismatch: The reference usage selected may not be appropriate for the type of transaction or object you are trying to process.
  Object Type Limitations: Certain object types may not support single-object controlling, leading to this error when attempting to assign costs or manage transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IAOM226 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the controlling area and the reference usage in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up to support