How To Fix KA207 - Enter a new account key

KA207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Enter a new account key

What causes this issue?

To create a credit account key you entered a name that already exists.

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?

Enter a name for the account key that does not yet exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KA207 - Details

• The SAP error message KA207 "Enter a new account key" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or profit centers. This error indicates that the system expects a valid account key to be entered, but the provided input is either missing or incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Key: The user did not enter an account key in the relevant field.
  Invalid Account Key: The account key entered does not exist in the system or is not valid for the context in which it is being used.
  
  Configuration Issues: The account key may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary settings for the account key are missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the specified account key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Account Key: Ensure that you enter a valid account key in the required field. You can usually find