How To Fix KT299 - Differing charts of accounts: & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Differing charts of accounts: & - &

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE RKS_0018 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Chart of accounts &V1&, controlling area &V3&, does not agree with
chart of accounts &V2&, company code &V4&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the same chart of accounts is assigned to controlling area
and company code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT299 - Differing charts of accounts: & - & ?

  The SAP error message KT299 indicates that there is a mismatch between the charts of accounts (CoA) used in different company codes or controlling areas. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves multiple company codes or controlling areas that have different charts of accounts assigned to them.
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Charts of Accounts: The primary cause of this error is that the company codes or controlling areas involved in the transaction are assigned to different charts of accounts. For example, if Company Code A uses Chart of Accounts X and Company Code B uses Chart of Accounts Y, this error will occur when trying to post a transaction that involves both company codes.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system where the charts of accounts are not properly aligned or set up for the company codes or controlling areas involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings: Verify the charts of accounts assigned to the company codes involved in the transaction. You can do this by navigating to the following path in SAP:
  
  Transaction Code: OX15 (for Company Code settings)
  Check the "Chart of Accounts" field for each company code.
  
  
  
  Align Charts of Accounts: If the company codes need to work together, consider aligning their charts of accounts. This may involve:
  
  Changing the chart of accounts for one of the company codes to match the other.
  Creating a new chart of accounts that can be used by both company codes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review: Review the transaction you are trying to perform. Ensure that it is appropriate for the company codes involved and that they can be processed together.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team: If you are unsure about making changes to the charts of accounts, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team. They can provide guidance on the implications of changing charts of accounts and help ensure that the system remains consistent.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OX15: Company Code Configuration
  OBY6: Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on charts of accounts and their configuration.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not negatively impact other areas of the system.
  
  By addressing the chart of accounts mismatch, you should be able to resolve the KT299 error and proceed with your transactions.