How To Fix KG1165 - Receiver characteristics &2 (&1) must not be changed

KG1165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Receiver characteristics &2 (&1) must not be changed

What causes this issue?

You want to change a value for characteristic "&V2&" ("&V1&"). However,
you have specified this characteristic as the receiver characteristic
during distribution. These settings are contradictory.

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?

Deactivate this characteristic as a receiver characteristic, or cancel
the change made to the characteristic value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG1165 - Receiver characteristics &2 (&1) must not be changed ?

  The SAP error message KG1165, which states "Receiver characteristics &2 (&1) must not be changed," typically occurs in the context of cost allocation or internal order management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the characteristics of a receiver (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) that is not allowed due to the current configuration or status of the receiver.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked Characteristics: The characteristics of the receiver may be locked due to the status of the document or the period being closed.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict changes to certain characteristics for specific types of receivers.
  Posting Period: If the posting period is closed, changes to the receiver characteristics may not be permitted.
  Data Consistency: The system may prevent changes to maintain data consistency and integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open. If it is closed, you may need to