How To Fix KM197 - Cycle &1 is already assigned to controlling area &2

KM197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Cycle &1 is already assigned to controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

As cycle &V1& is already assigned to controlling area &V2&, it is not
necessary to make any further assignments.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KM197 - Details

• The SAP error message KM197 "Cycle &1 is already assigned to controlling area &2" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module when you are trying to assign a cycle (such as a cost allocation cycle) to a controlling area that is already assigned to that cycle. This can happen during configuration or when trying to execute a process that involves cost allocation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The cycle you are trying to assign is already linked to the specified controlling area. Each cycle can only be assigned to a controlling area once.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misunderstanding in the configuration process, leading to attempts to reassign an already assigned cycle.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that are causing the system to recognize the cycle as already assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for the controlling area and check the existing