How To Fix KD005 - Choose one receiver only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Choose one receiver only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD005 - Choose one receiver only ?

  The SAP error message KD005 ("Choose one receiver only") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to assign costs to multiple receivers in a way that is not allowed by the system. This error is often encountered during the execution of transactions related to cost allocation, such as when using the distribution or assessment cycles.
  
  Cause:
  The error KD005 arises when:
  
  You attempt to allocate costs to multiple receivers simultaneously when the system expects only one receiver to be selected.
  The configuration of the allocation cycle or the settings in the controlling area do not allow for multiple receivers to be processed at once.
  There may be a misunderstanding in the selection criteria or the way the allocation is set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KD005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Receiver Selection: Ensure that you are selecting only one receiver for the cost allocation. Review the selection criteria and