How To Fix K0202 - Type conflict in group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Type conflict in group &

What causes this issue?

Group &V1& has a different category in client &V2& than in client &V3&.
For example, this group might be a cost element group in one client and
a cost center group in another.

System Response

Copying group &V1& from client &V2& results in a different category
used in client &V3&. The SAP System does not accept this.

How to fix this error?

If you require the group category from the source client, you must
first delete the group in the current client and then call up the
function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0202 - Type conflict in group & ?

  The SAP error message K0202, which states "Type conflict in group &," typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal order accounting when there is a mismatch in the data types or characteristics of the elements being processed in a group. This can happen during various activities, such as posting costs, creating reports, or executing transactions that involve multiple cost elements or groups.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error often arises when there is an attempt to process data that has incompatible types. For example, if a cost element is defined as a statistical type but is being used in a context that requires a primary cost element.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the controlling area or cost element group settings can lead to this error. This includes settings related to the type of costs that can be posted to specific cost centers or internal orders.
  Master Data Issues: If the