How To Fix KZ159 - Cost object & does not allow assignment of single objects

KZ159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Cost object & does not allow assignment of single objects

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.cost_object_ID>Cost object ID</> &v1& was created for
<DS:GLOS.cost_object_category>cost object category</> &v2& for which
the hierachy indicator is not set.

System Response

No single objects can be assigned to cost object IDs for cost object
category &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Choose a cost object ID with a cost object category for which the
hierarchy is active.

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KZ159 - Details

• The SAP error message KZ159 indicates that a cost object (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) does not allow the assignment of single objects. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting when trying to assign costs or transactions to a cost object that is not configured to accept such assignments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Object Configuration: The cost object may not be set up to allow the assignment of single objects. For example, certain cost centers or internal orders may be configured to only accept aggregated costs or may have restrictions based on their status.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to post may not be compatible with the cost object. For instance, some transactions may require a specific type of cost object that allows for single assignments.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the assignment of costs to the specified cost object.
  Status of Cost Object: