How To Fix KD117 - Do not enter aux. acct assignment for G/L acct or fixed asset receivers

KD117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Do not enter aux. acct assignment for G/L acct or fixed asset receivers

What causes this issue?

You want to settle a G/L account or fixed asset, and have entered
another account assignment (such as, to cost center).

System Response

If a source structure is stored in the settlement parameters, and there
is no settlement rule <ZH>with</> a source assignment for a debit
record, but there is a settlement rule <ZH>without</> a source
assignment, then the system chooses this settlement rule.

How to fix this error?

Delete the additional account assignment. If you want to distribute the
costs to be settled to different receivers, then you need to create
more than one rule.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KD117 - Details

• The SAP error message KD117 ("Do not enter aux. acct assignment for G/L acct or fixed asset receivers") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a General Ledger (G/L) account or fixed asset, but you have also entered an auxiliary account assignment (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) that is not allowed in this context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The G/L account or fixed asset you are trying to use does not allow auxiliary account assignments. This is often the case for certain types of accounts that are meant to be used without additional cost assignments.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the use of auxiliary account assignments for specific G/L accounts or fixed assets.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to post may not support auxiliary account assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration: Review the configuration of the G/L account