Message type: E = Error
Message class: KI -
Message number: 167
Message text: &1 &2 is not assigned to a business area.
Account assignment object &V2&, type &V1&, is not assigned to any
business area, although business area balances for company code &V3&
are to be generated.
In these company codes, all CO account assignment objects must be
assigned to a business area.
Assign &V1& &V2& to a business area.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
KI167
- &1 &2 is not assigned to a business area. ?The SAP error message KI167 indicates that a cost element (or cost center) is not assigned to a business area. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post costs or revenues to a cost element that is not linked to any business area in the system.
Cause: Missing Assignment: The cost element or cost center you are trying to use has not been assigned to a business area in the configuration settings. Incorrect Configuration: The business area may not be properly configured in the system, or the cost element may not be set up to allow postings to that business area. Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong cost element or business area.
Solution: Check Cost Element Assignment: Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element). Enter the cost element number and check if
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