How To Fix F5560 - Company code offsetting cannot be posted automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Company code offsetting cannot be posted automatically

What causes this issue?

The local currency amounts for the offsetting entries between the
company codes could not be determined automatically.

System Response

The document is reset to a status without automatically created line
items.
$WHAT_TO_DO&
You can enter the offsetting entries manually.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5560 - Company code offsetting cannot be posted automatically ?

  The SAP error message F5560, "Company code offsetting cannot be posted automatically," typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions, particularly in the context of automatic postings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically determine the offsetting entry for a transaction due to certain configuration or data issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The automatic offsetting account may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the necessary account determination settings are not in place.
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment for the transaction may not be valid or may not correspond to the required company code.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect account assignments for the relevant company code.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction being posted.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions that prevent automatic postings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for automatic account determination in the Financial Accounting module. Ensure that the necessary settings for the relevant company code are in place.
  Use transaction code OBYC to check the account determination settings for the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  
  Validate Account Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the account assignments for the transaction are valid and correspond to the correct company code. Check the master data for the accounts involved.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the transaction. You can do this using transaction code OB52 to review and adjust the posting periods.
  
  
  
  Analyze Transaction Type:
  
  Review the transaction type being used for the posting. Ensure that it allows for automatic postings and does not have any restrictions.
  
  
  
  Manual Posting:
  
  If automatic posting cannot be resolved, consider posting the transaction manually by specifying the offsetting account explicitly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYC (Automatic Account Determination), OB52 (Open/Close Posting Periods), and FB50 (General Ledger Account Posting).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction and access the required configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting to further diagnose and resolve the issue.