How To Fix AC372 - The source and target company code are the same

AC372 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 372

• Message text: The source and target company code are the same

What causes this issue?

You want to copy a company code.
You entered the same company code both as target and source company
code.

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?

Check your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC372 - The source and target company code are the same ?

  The SAP error message AC372 indicates that there is an attempt to perform a transaction that involves the same source and target company code. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting, where you might be trying to transfer an asset or perform a transaction that requires differentiation between two company codes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to execute a transaction (like asset transfer, sale, or retirement) where the source company code and the target company code are identical.
  The system requires that the source and target company codes be different to process the transaction correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Details: Review the transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that you are not mistakenly using the same company code for both the source and target.
  
  
  Correct Company Code: If you intended to transfer the asset to a different company code, update the target company