How To Fix FCOM_SERVICE004 - Not possible to transfer posting to Cost Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_SERVICE - Messages for CO Processing of Origin Characteristics

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Not possible to transfer posting to Cost Accounting

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to transfer into cost accounting a posting that was
entered for parallel general ledger / ledger group &V1&. The leading
general ledger &V2& and the parallel ledger / ledger group &V1& are
assigned to different fiscal year variants in company code &V3&.

System Response

The posting is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check your implementation for BAdI FCOM_EXT_LEDGER.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_SERVICE004 - Not possible to transfer posting to Cost Accounting ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_SERVICE004 indicates that there is an issue with transferring a posting to Cost Accounting. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with the integration between different modules such as Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  Causes of the Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The integration settings between FI and CO may not be properly configured. This includes settings related to cost elements, cost centers, or internal orders.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction type you are trying to post. This can prevent the transfer of postings to Cost Accounting.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data such as cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the posting may not be allowed for transfer to CO.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the document currency is not compatible with the CO settings, this can lead to errors.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the posting in CO.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in both FI and CO to ensure that they are correctly set up. This includes checking the assignment of cost elements to cost centers and ensuring that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  Open Posting Periods: Verify that the posting period is open for the transaction type you are trying to post. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all required master data (cost centers, internal orders, profit centers) is correctly set up and active.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type being used to ensure it is allowed for transfer to CO.
  
  
  Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings are correct and that there are no discrepancies in currency conversion.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to CO. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for posting periods), KS01 (for creating cost centers), and KSB1 (for displaying cost center reports).
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on the integration between FI and CO, as well as troubleshooting guides.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further investigation.