How To Fix KD217 - Distribution rule & contains two nonstatistical assignments

KD217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Distribution rule & contains two nonstatistical assignments

What causes this issue?

The distribution rule &V1& contains two actual account assignments.
Example:
If a sender is settled to a cost center and an order, the order must be
statistical. Otherwise, the distribution rule contains two actual
account assignments.

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?

Change the receivers in the distribution rule. The distribution rule
is part of the settlement rule and belongs to the settlement sender
master data:
Internal order
<DS:TRAN.KO02>Proceed</>
CO production order
<DS:TRAN.KKF2>Proceed</>
Production order
<DS:TRAN.CO02>Proceed</>
Sales order
<DS:TRAN.VA02>Proceed</>
Project
<DS:TRAN.CJ12>Proceed</>
Cost object
<DS:TRAN.KK02>Proceed</>
Network
<DS:TRAN.CN22>Proceed</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD217 - Distribution rule & contains two nonstatistical assignments ?

  The SAP error message KD217, which states "Distribution rule & contains two nonstatistical assignments," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a distribution or assessment cycle. This error indicates that the distribution rule you are trying to use has been defined in a way that is not compatible with the statistical assignment rules in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have a distribution rule that includes two or more non-statistical assignments. Non-statistical assignments are those that directly affect the cost center or internal order balances.
  The system does not allow multiple non-statistical assignments in a single distribution rule because it can lead to inconsistencies in the cost allocation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KD217 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Distribution Rule:
  
  Go to the transaction code KSV1 (Create Distribution Rule) or KSV2 (Change Distribution Rule) to review the distribution rule that is causing the error.
  Check the