How To Fix APERB015 - Document type &1 allows cross-company posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APERB - Error Messages for Periodic Posting Run

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Document type &1 allows cross-company posting

What causes this issue?

Document type &v1& is set up to allow for cross-company posting.
However, this indicator is not allowed to be set, since RAPERB2000
posts one document for each affiliated company. That means that the
company is the same in each line item.

System Response

Posting is not allowed with this document type.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different document type for periodic posting of APC values, or
change document type &V1& accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APERB015 - Document type &1 allows cross-company posting ?

  The SAP error message APERB015 indicates that a document type is configured to allow cross-company postings, but the system has encountered a situation where it is not able to process the transaction as expected. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and can be related to various configurations in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type in question may be set up to allow cross-company postings, but the specific transaction or configuration may not support it.
  Company Code Settings: There may be restrictions or settings in the company code configuration that prevent cross-company postings.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not be compatible with cross-company posting rules.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform cross-company postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in transaction code OBAY (for document types) and ensure that the settings for cross-company postings are correctly configured.
  Verify that the document type is intended for cross-company transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the involved company codes in transaction code OBY6 (for company code settings) to ensure that they allow cross-company postings.
  Ensure that the necessary inter-company settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used is compatible with cross-company postings. If not, consider using a different transaction type that supports this functionality.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform cross-company postings. This can be checked in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FB50 (G/L Account Document), and OBY6 (Company Code Settings).
  Cross-Company Posting: Understand the implications and requirements of cross-company postings in SAP, including how they affect financial reporting and inter-company reconciliations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting.