How To Fix FB040 - Source company code & also specified as target company code

FB040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Source company code & also specified as target company code

What causes this issue?

The source company code &V1& cannot be specified at the same time as
thr target company code.

How to fix this error?

Correct the entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB040 - Source company code & also specified as target company code ?

  The SAP error message FB040 typically indicates an issue related to the company code in financial transactions. The message usually states that the source company code and the target company code are the same, which is not allowed in certain transactions, such as when trying to post a document that involves inter-company transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Same Company Code: The error arises when a transaction is attempted between two company codes that are actually the same. This can happen if the user mistakenly selects the same company code for both the source and target in a transaction that requires different company codes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Error: A simple data entry mistake where the user selects the same company code for both source and target.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Company Code Selection: Review the transaction and ensure that the source and target