How To Fix 0D457 - Posting to contracts in different subapplications is not allowed

0D457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Posting to contracts in different subapplications is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to post a document to different contracts.
The contracts are contracts with different subapplications. The document
posts a business partner item to an insurance object, for example, and
another business partner item to a provider contract.

System Response

This combination is not allowed within a document.

How to fix this error?

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

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 0D457 - Posting to contracts in different subapplications is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 0D457 ("Posting to contracts in different subapplications is not allowed") typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction that involves multiple subapplications (like different contract types or different modules) that are not allowed to be combined in a single posting. This is often seen in the context of contract management, where different types of contracts or different modules (like leasing, sales, etc.) are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Subapplications: The error arises when a posting is attempted that involves contracts from different subapplications. For example, if you are trying to post a transaction that involves both a leasing contract and a sales contract, the system will not allow this.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict postings across different contract types or modules.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, the error can be triggered by incorrect data entry, where the system interprets the contracts as