How To Fix KT172 - Maintain a single value ("Account from")

KT172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Maintain a single value ("Account from")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT172 - Maintain a single value ("Account from") ?

  The SAP error message KT172 ("Maintain a single value ('Account from')") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when you are trying to create or modify a cost center, internal order, or similar object that requires a specific account assignment. This error indicates that the system expects a single value for the "Account from" field, but multiple values or an invalid entry has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Account Ranges: The system may be configured to expect a single account range, but multiple accounts or ranges have been entered.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost element or account assignment may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in the account selection.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently entered multiple values or a range instead of a single account.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values entered in the "Account from" field. Ensure that only a single account