How To Fix 51036 - There is more than one company code assigned in period & for period &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 51 - HR: Messages for Norway

• Message number: 036

• Message text: There is more than one company code assigned in period & for period &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 51036 - There is more than one company code assigned in period & for period & ?

  The SAP error message 51036 indicates that there is more than one company code assigned for a specific period in the system. This typically occurs during financial transactions or reporting when the system expects only one company code to be active for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Company Codes: The primary cause of this error is that multiple company codes are assigned to the same fiscal year and period in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration in the financial accounting settings may not be set up correctly, leading to overlapping periods for different company codes.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong company code is selected or multiple company codes are inadvertently activated for the same period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variant.
  Ensure that each company code has a unique assignment for the fiscal year and periods.
  
  
  
  Review Periods:
  
  Check the periods defined for each company code. You can do this by navigating to Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Edit G/L Account.
  Ensure that the periods do not overlap for different company codes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed periods for each company code. Make sure that the periods are correctly defined and that there are no overlaps.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial accounting configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to access and modify company code settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 51036 and ensure that your company codes are correctly configured for the specified periods.