How To Fix KO171 - Allocation group & does not allow settlement to cost center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Allocation group & does not allow settlement to cost center

What causes this issue?

The allocation group determines to which receivers the orders may be
allocated.
Allocation group &v1& does not allow settlement to cost center.

How to fix this error?

Select a different allocation group, or remove the cost center from the
order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO171 - Allocation group & does not allow settlement to cost center ?

  The SAP error message KO171, which states "Allocation group & does not allow settlement to cost center," typically occurs during the settlement process in SAP Controlling (CO) when trying to settle costs from an internal order or a project to a cost center, but the allocation group associated with the order or project does not permit this type of settlement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Allocation Group Configuration: The allocation group assigned to the internal order or project is configured to restrict settlement to cost centers. This could be due to the settings in the order type or the allocation group itself.
  Settlement Profile: The settlement profile assigned to the order may not allow settlement to cost centers. This can happen if the profile is set up to only allow settlement to other internal orders, projects, or other objects.
  Cost Center Restrictions: The cost center itself may have restrictions or may not be valid for the type of