How To Fix KO172 - Allocation group & does not allow settlement to G/L account

KO172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Allocation group & does not allow settlement to G/L account

What causes this issue?

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

How to fix this error?

Select a different allocation group, or remove the G/L account from the
order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KO172 - Details

• The SAP error message KO172 indicates that the allocation group specified in the settlement process does not allow for settlement to a General Ledger (G/L) account. This typically occurs in the context of internal orders, cost centers, or other cost objects when trying to settle costs to a G/L account that is not permitted by the configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Allocation Group Configuration: The allocation group associated with the cost object (e.g., internal order) is configured to restrict settlement to certain types of accounts. This means that the G/L account you are trying to settle to is not included in the allowed accounts for that allocation group.
  Settlement Profile: The settlement profile assigned to the cost object may not allow settlement to G/L accounts. This can happen if the profile is set up to only allow settlement to cost centers, internal orders, or other specific types of accounts.
  Account Assignment: The G/L account you are