How To Fix KW613 - Group &1 does not belong to chart of accounts &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 613

• Message text: Group &1 does not belong to chart of accounts &2

What causes this issue?

Group &V1& is not provided for chart of accounts &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Use another group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW613 - Group &1 does not belong to chart of accounts &2 ?

  The SAP error message KW613, which states "Group &1 does not belong to chart of accounts &2," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is a mismatch between a group (such as a cost center group or profit center group) and the chart of accounts being used in a transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Group Assignment: The group specified in the transaction does not belong to the chart of accounts that is currently being used. This can happen if the group was created under a different chart of accounts.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the group is not properly assigned to the chart of accounts in the system settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the configuration, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Group Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the group (e.g., cost center group or profit center group) is correctly assigned to the chart of accounts in question.
  You can check this in the following path: 
  
  For Cost Centers: SPRO > Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Cost Center Groups > Define Cost Center Groups.
  For Profit Centers: SPRO > Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Master Data > Profit Center Groups > Define Profit Center Groups.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the chart of accounts being used in the transaction is the correct one and that it matches the group you are trying to use.
  You can check the chart of accounts in the following path: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Accounts for Creation.
  
  
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, double-check the entries to ensure that the correct group and chart of accounts are being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (to check chart of accounts) or KS01 (to create cost centers) to navigate through the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant groups and charts of accounts.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting for further assistance.