How To Fix KT167 - Incorrect assignment: CO area & <> CoCde &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Incorrect assignment: CO area & <> CoCde &

What causes this issue?

If the <GL:assignment_control>assignment control</> indicator has the
value 1, the controlling area and company code must have the same key.

How to fix this error?

Delete the existing controlling area (only possible if no master data
or transaction data has been assigned to the controlling area) and then
create the controlling area again. Make sure that the new controlling
area has the same code as the company code assigned to it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT167 - Incorrect assignment: CO area & <> CoCde & ?

  The SAP error message KT167 "Incorrect assignment: CO area & <> CoCd &" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) when there is a mismatch between the controlling area and the company code in a transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The controlling area (CO area) is not correctly assigned to the company code (CoCd) in the system configuration. Each company code can be assigned to only one controlling area, but a controlling area can be assigned to multiple company codes.
  Transaction Data Entry: When entering data in a transaction, the system checks if the controlling area associated with the cost center or internal order matches the company code being used. If they do not match, this error will occur.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for cost centers, internal orders, or other CO objects may not be correctly set up or may not be linked to the appropriate company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Cost Centers > Assign Cost Centers to Company Codes.
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the cost center or internal order involved in the transaction (Transaction codes: KS03 for cost centers, KO03 for internal orders).
  Ensure that the cost center or internal order is assigned to the correct controlling area that corresponds to the company code being used.
  
  
  
  Transaction Entry:
  
  When entering transactions, double-check that you are using the correct company code and that it corresponds to the controlling area of the cost center or internal order.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KO03: Display Internal Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configuration and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KT167 error and ensure that the controlling area and company code assignments are correct in your SAP system.