How To Fix 6D238 - Sales indicator &1 is (not) adjustable in company code &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Sales indicator &1 is (not) adjustable in company code &2.

What causes this issue?

In a transfer posting, the special G/L indicator is copied directly.
Therefore it must be defined as (non-)adjustable in the sending and
recipient company codes.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Adjust the indicators accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D238 - Sales indicator &1 is (not) adjustable in company code &2. ?

  The SAP error message 6D238 indicates that a specific sales indicator is not adjustable in the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when trying to modify or adjust sales-related data.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The sales indicator may not be configured to be adjustable in the specified company code. This could be due to settings in the sales area or sales organization configuration.
  Data Integrity: The sales indicator might be linked to certain transactions or documents that do not allow changes after a certain point (e.g., after billing).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make adjustments to the sales indicator in the specified company code.
  Status of Document: The document associated with the sales indicator may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed or archived).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the sales indicator in the relevant company code. Ensure that the sales indicator is set to be adjustable.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SPRO: Sales and Distribution -> Sales -> Sales Document -> Define Sales Document Types and check the settings for the sales document type associated with the sales indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the document related to the sales indicator. If the document is completed or in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to reverse or cancel the document before making adjustments.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the adjustment has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the sales indicator and its configuration.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to sales document processing, such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order).
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the sales processes and understand the implications of changing sales indicators.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.