How To Fix K0106 - Group & refers to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K0 - Error Messages for Central Controlling Routines

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Group & refers to &

What causes this issue?

Groups are uniquely defined with a group name. You are not permitted to
mix objects from different groups (cost centers, orders, cost elements,
etc.)

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Only use objects belonging to the same group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0106 - Group & refers to & ?

  The SAP error message K0106, which states "Group & refers to &," typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal order management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a group (such as a cost center group or internal order group) to a specific entity (like a cost center or internal order).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Group Assignment: The group specified in the transaction does not correspond to a valid or existing entity in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The master data for the group or the entity it refers to may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified group or entity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the settings related to the group.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Group Assignment: Verify that the group specified in the error message is correctly assigned to the relevant entity. Ensure that the group exists and is active.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the group and the entity it refers to is correctly set up in the system.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the group and the related entities.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that they are set up correctly for the groups and entities involved.
  Transaction Code: Use transaction codes like KSH1 (Create Cost Center Group) or KSH2 (Change Cost Center Group) to review and modify group settings if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and internal order management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the K0106 error message in SAP.