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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD117 - Do not enter aux. acct assignment for G/L acct or fixed asset receivers ?

  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 or fixed asset in question. Ensure that it is set up to allow auxiliary account assignments if that is necessary for your transaction.
  
  You can check this in the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00) or fixed asset master data (transaction code AS01/AS02).
  
  
  
  Remove Auxiliary Account Assignment: If the G/L account or fixed asset does not support auxiliary account assignments, you will need to remove any auxiliary account assignments from your transaction.
  
  Ensure that you are only entering the required fields for the transaction type you are processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific rules and configurations that apply to the accounts you are working with.
  
  
  Transaction Type Review: Ensure that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for the accounts involved. Some transactions may have specific requirements regarding account assignments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error message or provide additional guidance on account configurations.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering transactions involving G/L accounts and fixed assets to avoid this error in the future.
  Testing: If changes are made to account configurations, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not negatively impact other processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KD117 error and successfully process your transactions in SAP.