How To Fix EB245 - Cross-company code invoicing not possible (CA &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Cross-company code invoicing not possible (CA &1)

What causes this issue?

You want to create cross-company code subtotals and non-cross-company
code subtotals for a print document. This is not possible because VAT
cannot be correctly determined and posted.

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?

Try to manually invoice billing documents from the contract account by
creating groups for the documents.
Once you have created an individual billing document that has to undergo
partial cross-company code invoicing, you must change the billing
schema so that either the complete document undergoes cross-company code
invoicing, non-cross-company code billing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB245 - Cross-company code invoicing not possible (CA &1) ?

  The SAP error message EB245, which states "Cross-company code invoicing not possible (CA &1)," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create an invoice that involves multiple company codes, which is not allowed under certain configurations or settings in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Cross-Company Code Configuration: The system is configured to prevent cross-company code transactions for certain types of documents or in specific scenarios. This is often the case in intercompany transactions where the company codes involved are not set up to handle cross-company invoicing.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not be set up correctly to allow transactions between the specified company codes.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used for the invoice may not support cross-company code transactions.
  Company Code Settings: The company codes involved may have settings that restrict cross-company transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for cross-company code transactions in the SAP system. This includes checking the settings in the following areas:
  
  Intercompany Settings: Ensure that the company codes involved are configured to allow intercompany transactions.
  Document Type Configuration: Verify that the document type used for the invoice allows cross-company code transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the vendor and customer master data to ensure that they are correctly set up for the company codes involved. This includes:
  
  Ensuring that the vendor/customer is assigned to the correct company codes.
  Checking the reconciliation accounts and payment terms.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Document Type: If the current document type does not support cross-company code invoicing, consider using a different document type that does.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (to check company code settings) or OBD2 (to check document type settings) to investigate the configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on cross-company code invoicing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to intercompany transactions and invoicing for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.