How To Fix F5090 - Branch and head office may not be identical

F5090 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Branch and head office may not be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5090 - Branch and head office may not be identical ?

  The SAP error message F5090, which states "Branch and head office may not be identical," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the configuration of company codes and their respective branches in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to assign a branch office to a company code that is already designated as the head office. In SAP, a company code can have multiple branches, but the head office and branch cannot be the same entity. This is a validation rule to ensure proper financial reporting and organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for your company code and branches. Ensure that the branch office you are trying to assign is not already set as the head office for the same company code.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the company code and branches. Make