How To Fix KA164 - Cr. account key & deleted

KA164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Cr. account key & deleted

What causes this issue?

Credit account key &V1& has been deleted.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA164 - Cr. account key & deleted ?

  The SAP error message KA164 ("Cr. account key & deleted") typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost elements or cost centers. This error indicates that the credit account key associated with a particular cost element or cost center has been deleted, which prevents the system from processing transactions that rely on that account key.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Account Key: The primary cause of this error is that the credit account key associated with a cost element or cost center has been deleted from the system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or master data that involve the deletion of account keys can lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system is trying to reference an account key that no longer exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Key: Verify if the account key mentioned in the error message has indeed been deleted. You