How To Fix KM168 - Important change to control parameters for controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Important change to control parameters for controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the control indicator for storing the transaction
currency or the one for direct elimination of internal business, even
though data has already been posted to controlling area &V1&.

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?

Note that the changes to the control indicators will
<ZH>not</> be applied to the existing postings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM168 - Important change to control parameters for controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KM168 typically relates to issues with controlling area settings in the SAP system, particularly in the context of controlling (CO) module configurations. This error indicates that there has been an important change to the control parameters for a specific controlling area, which may affect how cost accounting is managed within that area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Control Parameters: The error often arises when there are changes made to the control parameters of a controlling area, such as changes in the settings for cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data related to the controlling area, such as missing or incorrect configurations, this can trigger the error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can be related to authorization problems where the user does not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the controlling area settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Control Parameters: Check the control parameters for the specified