How To Fix F5A198 - This transaction is not permitted cross-company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 198

• Message text: This transaction is not permitted cross-company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A198 - This transaction is not permitted cross-company code ?

  The SAP error message F5A198 ("This transaction is not permitted cross-company code") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction that involves multiple company codes, but the system settings or the transaction itself do not allow for cross-company code activities. This is common in financial transactions, such as posting journal entries or processing invoices, where the company codes involved are not configured to interact with each other.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Configuration: The company codes involved in the transaction are not set up to allow cross-company code transactions. This can be due to settings in the configuration of the financial modules.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may inherently restrict cross-company code postings due to business rules or compliance requirements.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform transactions that involve multiple company codes.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not be configured to allow cross-company code transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the company codes involved. Ensure that they are set up to allow cross-company code transactions if that is the intended business process.
  Navigate to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? Define Company Code and check the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to execute supports cross-company code postings. If it does not, consider using a different transaction type or method.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform cross-company code transactions. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type being used for the transaction. Ensure that it is allowed for cross-company code transactions. This can be found in SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Document Types.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation. They can help identify any underlying configuration issues or system settings that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cross-company code transactions for best practices and guidelines.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to properly execute transactions involving multiple company codes to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.