How To Fix KA171 - Company code & in order, and & in credit cost center & do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Company code & in order, and & in credit cost center & do not match

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The order and cost center must be assigned to the same company.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA171 - Company code & in order, and & in credit cost center & do not match ?

  The SAP error message KA171 indicates a mismatch between the company code and the credit cost center in a particular transaction. This error typically arises in the context of internal orders, cost centers, or when dealing with cost accounting in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Mismatch: The company code associated with the internal order does not match the company code of the cost center that is being credited.
  Cost Center Assignment: The cost center may not be assigned to the same company code as the internal order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system regarding the assignment of cost centers to company codes.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of the internal order or cost center.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Company Code: Verify that the company code assigned to the internal order matches the company code of the cost center. You can do this by checking the master data of both the internal order and the cost center.
  Review Cost Center Assignment: Ensure that the cost center is correctly assigned to the appropriate company code. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  Correct Data Entry: If there was an error in data entry, correct the internal order or cost center to ensure they are aligned.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that cost centers are properly assigned to the relevant company codes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to internal orders and cost centers.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KO03 (Display Internal Order) and KS03 (Display Cost Center) to view the details of the internal order and cost center, respectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the internal order and cost center data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KA171 error and ensure that your internal orders and cost centers are correctly aligned within the SAP system.