How To Fix FC025 - Source and target company codes cannot be the same

FC025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Source and target company codes cannot be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC025 - Source and target company codes cannot be the same ?

  The SAP error message FC025 ("Source and target company codes cannot be the same") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a financial transaction that involves transferring or posting data between company codes, and the source and target company codes specified in the transaction are identical. This is not allowed because it would not make sense to transfer or post data within the same company code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the same company code for both the source and target fields in the transaction.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or customizations may inadvertently lead to this error if the logic does not properly differentiate between company codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the transaction input to ensure that the source and target company codes are different. Correct the input as necessary.
  Transaction Logic: If you are using a custom program or transaction,