How To Fix KT165 - Company code & already assigned to CO area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Company code & already assigned to CO area &

What causes this issue?

You cannot create a second controlling area with company code &V1&
assigned to it because company code &V1& is already assigned to
controlling area &V2&.
Note: <GL:assignment_control>assignment control</>.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to create controlling area &V1&, change the
assignment of company code &V1& to controlling area &V2& (provided this
is still possible for consistency reasons) to ensure that company code
&V1& is not assigned to a controlling area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT165 - Company code & already assigned to CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KT165 indicates that a company code is already assigned to a controlling area. This error typically occurs when you attempt to assign a company code to a controlling area that it is already linked to, or when there is an attempt to reassign it incorrectly.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignment: The company code you are trying to assign is already linked to a controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an attempt to assign the company code to a different controlling area without properly unassigning it from the current one.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the configuration or data that prevent the assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Company Code > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area).
  Verify if the company code is already assigned to a controlling area. If it is, you will need to decide whether to keep this assignment or change it.
  
  
  
  Unassign if Necessary:
  
  If you need to change the assignment, you must first unassign the company code from the current controlling area. This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the assignments.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Company Code:
  
  After unassigning, you can then proceed to assign the company code to the desired controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no transactions or data that depend on the current assignment that could be affected by the change.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations or dependencies that might be affecting the assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6 - Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  OKKP - Maintain Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to company code and controlling area assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.