How To Fix VT165 - Functional area is not possible for account assignment category &1

VT165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Functional area is not possible for account assignment category &1

What causes this issue?

It is only possible to choose a functional area for account assignment
categories with 'sales order' ('E') as an consumption posting
indicator.

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?

Choose a reliable account assignment category, or delete the functional
area.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT165 - Functional area is not possible for account assignment category &1 ?

  The SAP error message VT165, which states "Functional area is not possible for account assignment category &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where a functional area is being assigned to a cost element or account assignment category that does not support it.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Account Assignment Category: The account assignment category you are using does not allow for the assignment of a functional area. For example, certain categories may be restricted to specific types of accounts or cost elements.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow for the use of functional areas with the specified account assignment category. This can happen if the functional area is not defined for that category in the system settings.
  
  
  Missing Functional Area: The functional area you are trying to assign may not be defined in the system or may not