How To Fix BK133 - & belong to different business areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 133

• Message text: & belong to different business areas

What causes this issue?

You entered several &V1&s assigned to different business areas. All the
&V1&s in a document line item assigned to a business area must be
assigned to the same business area.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check and change the &V1&s entered so that the objects are assigned to
the same business area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK133 - & belong to different business areas ?

  The SAP error message BK133 typically relates to issues in the financial accounting module, particularly concerning the posting of documents. The error message usually indicates that there is a problem with the document that is being processed, such as a missing or incorrect account assignment, or issues with the document type.
  Cause of Error BK133:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account specified in the document may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be allowed for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields may not have been filled out in the document.
  Cross-Company Code Issues: If the transaction involves multiple company codes, there may be configuration issues or missing settings.
  Currency Issues: There may be discrepancies in currency settings or exchange rates that are not aligned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Assignment: Verify that the account specified in the document is valid and exists in the system. Ensure that it is active and properly configured.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type being used is appropriate for the transaction. Check the configuration settings for the document type in the system.
  Complete Mandatory Fields: Make sure all required fields in the document are filled out correctly. Review the document for any missing information.
  Cross-Company Code Configuration: If applicable, check the configuration for cross-company code transactions to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Currency Settings: Review the currency settings and ensure that the exchange rates are correctly defined and that the currencies used in the transaction are compatible.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB01 (Post Document), FB50 (G/L Account Document), or F-02 (General Posting) to review or correct the document.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to error BK133. SAP Support may have specific recommendations or fixes.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on the specific transaction and error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.