How To Fix KT170 - Only company code & can be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Only company code & can be assigned

What causes this issue?

If the <GL:assignment_control>assignment control</> indicator is set to
1, you cannot chose the controlling area key freely. It must be
identical to the assigned company code key. You can only change the
assignment to controlling area &V1& because the controlling area name
&V1& has already been defined.

How to fix this error?

Change the assignment so that only company code &V1& is still assigned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT170 - Only company code & can be assigned ?

  The SAP error message KT170 ("Only company code & can be assigned") typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a controlling area to a company code that is not compatible with the existing configuration. This error is related to the assignment of company codes to controlling areas in the SAP system, particularly in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Company Code and Controlling Area: The company code you are trying to assign to a controlling area is already assigned to a different controlling area, or the controlling area is not set up to accept that company code.
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not be configured correctly to include the company code you are trying to assign.
  Company Code Already Assigned: The company code may already be assigned to another controlling area, which is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare for Migration) to check the current assignments of company codes to controlling areas.
  Ensure that the company code is not already assigned to another controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code to Controlling Area:
  
  If the company code is not assigned to any controlling area, you can assign it by going to transaction code OKKP (or SPRO -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Organization -> Maintain Controlling Area).
  Select the controlling area and assign the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is set up correctly to include the company code. This includes checking the settings for the controlling area in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on how to manage company code and controlling area assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Maintain Controlling Area
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Modules: This error is primarily related to the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
  Best Practices: Always ensure that your company codes and controlling areas are properly configured before attempting to make assignments to avoid such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KT170 error and successfully assign the company code to the desired controlling area.