How To Fix F7236 - Do not select comp.codes and taxes on sls/purch.grps at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F7 - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Do not select comp.codes and taxes on sls/purch.grps at the same time

What causes this issue?

You have selected both <GL:company_code>company codes</> and
<GL:taxes_on_sales/purchases_group>taxes on sales/purchases groups</>.

How to fix this error?

Select either company codes or taxes on sales/purchases groups.
If you do not enter either company codes or taxes on sales/purchases
groups, then all company codes are selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F7236 - Do not select comp.codes and taxes on sls/purch.grps at the same time ?

  The SAP error message F7236, which states "Do not select comp.codes and taxes on sls/purch.grps at the same time," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with sales and purchasing groups in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to select both company codes and tax codes simultaneously for a sales or purchasing group in a transaction. SAP has specific rules regarding how these elements can be combined, and selecting both at the same time violates those rules. This is often due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for the simultaneous selection of company codes and tax codes for the same transaction.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected both options in the transaction screen.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Selections: Check the selections made in the transaction. Ensure that you are either selecting company codes or tax codes, but not both at the same time.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If you believe that the business process requires both selections, you may need to review the configuration settings in SAP. This may involve:
  
  Consulting with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant to understand the settings related to sales/purchasing groups and how they interact with company codes and tax codes.
  Modifying the configuration to allow for the desired selections, if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training: Ensure that users are aware of the limitations and proper procedures when entering data in the relevant transactions. Providing training or documentation can help prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB60 (Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), or during the configuration of sales and purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform the transactions without encountering this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.