How To Fix 6D236 - Company codes &1 and &2 are in different countries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Company codes &1 and &2 are in different countries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D236 - Company codes &1 and &2 are in different countries ?

  The SAP error message 6D236 indicates that there is a mismatch between the countries of two company codes involved in a transaction or configuration. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an action that requires both company codes to be in the same country, such as intercompany transactions or certain financial postings.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to post a transaction that involves two company codes that are set up in different countries in the SAP system.
  The configuration settings for the company codes do not align, particularly in terms of country-specific regulations or settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the menu path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Company Code > Define Company Code).
  Verify the country settings for both company codes involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are set to the same country if the transaction requires it.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the company codes involved. If they are meant to be intercompany transactions, ensure that the necessary configurations for intercompany accounting are in place.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the company codes are indeed meant to be in different countries, you may need to adjust your transaction or find an alternative way to process it that complies with the country-specific regulations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the implications of having company codes in different countries and how to handle transactions between them.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Intercompany Transactions: If you are dealing with intercompany transactions, ensure that you have set up intercompany pricing, billing, and accounting correctly.
  Country-Specific Settings: Different countries may have specific legal requirements that affect how transactions are processed in SAP. Make sure you are aware of these requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.