How To Fix >0728 - Document type &1 must allow cross-company postings

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Document type &1 must allow cross-company postings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0728 - Document type &1 must allow cross-company postings ?

  The SAP error message 0728 indicates that the document type you are trying to use does not allow cross-company postings. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where you are attempting to post a document that involves multiple company codes, but the configuration for the document type does not permit this.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are using is configured to restrict postings to a single company code. This is often set in the configuration of the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cross-Company Posting Settings: The settings for cross-company postings may not be enabled for the specific document type you are trying to use.
  Company Code Settings: The company codes involved in the transaction may not be set up to allow cross-company transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document Types.
  Find the document type that is causing the error and check its settings.
  Ensure that the option for allowing cross-company postings is enabled.
  
  
  
  Adjust Cross-Company Posting Settings:
  
  In the same configuration area, look for settings related to cross-company postings.
  Make sure that the document type is allowed for cross-company transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the involved company codes.
  Ensure that both company codes are configured to allow cross-company transactions.
  
  
  
  Test the Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and OBA7 (for document type settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring document types and cross-company postings.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting.