How To Fix RECD174 - Distribution is not allowed for object type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Distribution is not allowed for object type &1

What causes this issue?

Object type <ZH>&V1&</> is not allowed for the distribution.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings in the
<DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVBDOBJASSCN>Permitted Object Types per Contract Type</>
IMG activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD174 - Distribution is not allowed for object type &1 ?

  The SAP error message RECD174, which states "Distribution is not allowed for object type &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI) when there is an attempt to distribute costs or revenues to an object type that does not support distribution.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type you are trying to distribute costs to (e.g., cost center, internal order, project) is not configured to allow distribution.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the controlling area or the specific object type may not be set up to allow for distribution.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not support distribution for specific object types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECD174 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type: Verify that the object type you are trying to distribute to is valid and supports distribution. Common object types include cost centers, internal orders, and projects.
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for the controlling area or the specific object type.
  Ensure that the object type is set up correctly to allow distribution. This may involve checking the settings in the following areas:
  
  Cost Center Accounting (CCA)
  Internal Order Accounting (IO)
  Project System (PS)
  
  
  
  
  
  Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for the distribution you are attempting. Some transaction types may have restrictions on the types of objects they can distribute to.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific object type and distribution processes to ensure compliance with the required configurations.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSV5 (for cost center distribution) or KO88 (for order settlement) that may be related to your distribution process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform distribution activities in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RECD174 error and implement a solution to resolve it.