How To Fix EK118 - Company codes for target and original contract differ (CC&1,CC&2)

EK118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Company codes for target and original contract differ (CC&1,CC&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK118 - Company codes for target and original contract differ (CC&1,CC&2) ?

  The SAP error message EK118 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company codes of the original contract and the target contract during a transaction, such as when trying to create or change a purchase order or contract. This error typically arises in scenarios involving contract management, where the system expects the company codes to be the same for both the original and target contracts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Company Codes: The most common cause of this error is that the original contract and the target contract are assigned to different company codes. In SAP, each company code represents a separate legal entity, and transactions involving contracts must be consistent in terms of company codes.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to this mismatch.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or modifying contracts can also lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Company Codes: Check the company codes associated with