How To Fix K0163 - & &: missing in assigned node &

K0163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: & &: missing in assigned node &

What causes this issue?

The following inconsistency was determined when comparing the master
data and the standard hierarchy:
In master record &V2& (&V1&) an assignment is defined to node &V3& in
the standard hierarchy. Node &V3& in the standard hierarchy does not
contain the single value &V2&.
&NOTE&
The check does not take intervals into account, as these are not
allowed in standard hierarchies. You receive a separate error message
if the standard hierarchy contains an interval.

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?

Remove the inconsistency.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0163 - & &: missing in assigned node & ?

  The SAP error message K0163 typically indicates that there is a missing assignment in the cost center or internal order structure. This error often arises in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to post costs or perform other activities related to cost centers or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The error usually occurs when a cost element is not assigned to a cost center or internal order in the configuration.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the cost center or internal order may not be correctly set up or may be incomplete.
  Period Closure: If the posting period is closed, it may also lead to this error if the system cannot find the necessary assignment.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required nodes or data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the cost element is correctly assigned to the relevant cost