How To Fix F7216 - Selection of company codes not automatic but as specified

F7216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F7 - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Selection of company codes not automatic but as specified

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the indicator again, that the form printout is to
be prepared for the advance return for tax on sales/purchases. The
company codes you entered are now specified exactly for the run of
the report.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F7216 - Selection of company codes not automatic but as specified ?

  The SAP error message F7216 ("Selection of company codes not automatic but as specified") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with intercompany transactions or when trying to execute certain financial reports or postings that involve multiple company codes.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is unable to automatically determine the company codes to be used for a transaction or report. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Manual Specification Required: The system is set up to require manual input of company codes rather than automatically selecting them based on predefined criteria.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how company codes are selected, and these settings may not allow for automatic selection.
  Missing Data: Required data for automatic selection (like company code relationships or settings) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction or report being executed may not