How To Fix KI168 - &1 &2 belongs to business area &3, not &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: &1 &2 belongs to business area &3, not &4

What causes this issue?

Account assignment object &V2&, type &V1&, is assigned to business area
&V3&, but you have assigned business area &V4& in addition.

System Response

At the very latest during posting for actual cost updates in CO (for
customer orders and external orders, this would be receipt of goods or
invoices; for settlement rules, this would be the settlement), the
business are must be unambiguous. For this reason, a message is sent
with a variable message type.

How to fix this error?

If the message is a caution, remove the cause for the message, at the
latest before the posting of actual cost updating.
If the message is an error:
Explicitly assign business area &V3&
To do so, if applicable, you need to set the configuration in financial
accounting for business area in the field status bar as entry-ready.
Enter an account assignment object assigned to business area &V4&
Change the assignment of object &V2& to business area &V3&
If this is the case you should note the document and process it further
after changing the assignment.
In Customizing, you can change the message type. Use the Implementation
Guide under "Controlling: General" and choose
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>Change message control</>. Enter area KI
and message number 168.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI168 - &1 &2 belongs to business area &3, not &4 ?

  The SAP error message KI168 indicates that there is a mismatch in the business area assignment for a cost object. Specifically, it means that the cost object (such as a cost center or internal order) is assigned to a different business area than the one specified in the transaction or document you are trying to post.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to post a transaction to a cost object that is assigned to a specific business area (e.g., &3) while the transaction is being processed for a different business area (e.g., &4).
  There may be a configuration issue where the business area assignments for the cost objects are not aligned with the business area of the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Area Assignment:
  
  Verify the business area assignment of the cost object (cost center, internal order, etc.) in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data (e.g., cost center master data) and checking the business area field.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction:
  
  If the transaction is meant to be posted to a different business area, ensure that you are using the correct business area in your transaction. You may need to change the business area in the document you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the business area assignments are incorrect, you may need to adjust the configuration in the SAP system. This could involve changing the business area assignment for the cost object or ensuring that the business area settings in the controlling area are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on how to handle business area assignments in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center), KO01 (Create Internal Order), or KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) to check or modify the relevant data.
  Business Area Configuration: Ensure that the business area is properly configured in the SAP system, which can be done through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the business area assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.