How To Fix KI175 - Cost center &/& can be assigned an account only in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Cost center &/& can be assigned an account only in company code &

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V2&, controlling area &V1& is assigned to business area
&V3&. It can be assigned only in this company code, not in company code
&V4&. In controlling area &V1&, each object can be assigned only within
the company code to which it is assigned.

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 cost
center is to be posted only in the company code it is assigned to. For
this reason, a message is sent with a variable message type.

How to fix this error?

If the message a warning, remove the cause for the message, at the
latest before the posting of actual cost updating.
If the message an error, assign a cost center assigned to company code
&V3&.
This message is sent as a warning in the standard system. You can make
the message an error message by changing the message type in
Customizing. Use the Implementation Guide under "Controlling: General"
and choose <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>Change message control</>. Enter
area KI and message number 175.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI175 - Cost center &/& can be assigned an account only in company code & ?

  The SAP error message KI175 indicates that a cost center is being assigned to an account in a company code where it is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) integration, where certain accounts are restricted from being used with specific cost centers.
  Cause:
  
  Account Assignment Issues: The cost center is trying to use an account that is not allowed for that specific company code. This can happen if the account is not set up for cost center accounting or if it is restricted in the configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The account may not be configured to allow postings from the specified cost center in the controlling area or company code settings.
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account in the General Ledger (G/L) and check its configuration. Ensure that the account is set up to allow postings from the relevant cost center.
  Use transaction code FS00 to view the account details and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Center Settings:
  
  Check the cost center configuration to ensure it is active and properly assigned to the correct company code.
  Use transaction code KS03 to view the cost center details.
  
  
  
  Adjust Assignment:
  
  If the account is not meant to be used with that cost center, consider using a different account that is allowed for that cost center.
  If necessary, modify the account settings to allow the assignment, but ensure this aligns with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or need to make changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or a financial consultant who understands the implications of changing account assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKB9: Check account assignment for cost centers
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and G/L account settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI175 error and ensure proper account and cost center assignments in your SAP system.