Message type: E = Error
Message class: >0 - General Basis texts
Message number: 172
Message text: Cross-company postings not permitted for document type &1
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- Cross-company postings not permitted for document type &1 ?The SAP error message 0172 ("Cross-company postings not permitted for document type &1") typically occurs when you attempt to post a financial document that involves multiple company codes using a document type that does not allow cross-company postings. This is a common issue in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module.
Cause: Document Type Configuration: The document type you are using is configured to restrict cross-company postings. Each document type in SAP can be set up with specific rules regarding whether it allows postings between different company codes. Company Code Settings: The company codes involved in the transaction may not be set up to allow cross-company transactions. Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to perform (e.g., certain types of journal entries, invoices, etc.) may not support cross-company postings.
Solution: Check Document Type Configuration: Go to the transaction code OBAY (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Document Types -> Define
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