How To Fix KT171 - Maintain an account range

KT171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Maintain an account range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT171 - Maintain an account range ?

  The SAP error message KT171, which states "Maintain an account range," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when the system requires a specific account range to be defined for a particular configuration or transaction. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects that require account assignments.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Account Range: The account range for the relevant configuration (e.g., cost elements, internal orders) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for controlling or financial accounting may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of necessary account ranges.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the account ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KT171 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Account Ranges:
  
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