How To Fix FE037 - Different charts of accts; only copying 'Without accounts' is possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Different charts of accts; only copying 'Without accounts' is possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE037 - Different charts of accts; only copying 'Without accounts' is possible ?

  The SAP error message FE037, which states "Different charts of accounts; only copying 'Without accounts' is possible," typically occurs when you are trying to copy a company code or a financial document from one chart of accounts to another, and the charts of accounts involved are different. This can happen during configuration or data migration processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Charts of Accounts: The primary cause of this error is that the source and target company codes are assigned to different charts of accounts. In SAP, each company code can be assigned to a specific chart of accounts, and if you attempt to copy data between company codes with different charts, the system will not allow it unless you choose to copy without accounts.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If the company codes were not set up correctly or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration of the charts of accounts, this error can also arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Copy Without Accounts: If you do not need to copy the account assignments, you can choose the option to copy "Without accounts." This will allow you to proceed without transferring the specific account details.
  
  
  Align Charts of Accounts: If you need to copy the accounts as well, you will need to ensure that both the source and target company codes are using the same chart of accounts. This may involve:
  
  Changing the chart of accounts for one of the company codes.
  Creating a new chart of accounts that aligns with both company codes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for both company codes to ensure they are set up correctly. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting (New) ? General Ledger Accounting (New) ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Prepare for G/L Account Creation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on how to manage charts of accounts and company codes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OX15 (for company code settings) and OX16 (for chart of accounts settings) to review and adjust your configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FE037 error and proceed with your SAP operations.