How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_UTIL216 - Excluded source company code: &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_UTIL - Messages for package FINS_ACDOC_UTIL

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Excluded source company code: &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL216 - Excluded source company code: &1. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL216 with the description "Excluded source company code: &1" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and document processing within SAP. This error indicates that a specific company code is excluded from a certain operation, such as a financial document transfer or posting.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The company code in question may be excluded from certain financial processes due to configuration settings in the system. This could be due to settings in the financial accounting module or specific settings related to document posting or transfer.
  Data Transfer Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that prevent the transfer of documents or data from the specified company code to another company code or system.
  Company Code Status: The company code might be set to inactive or may not be properly configured for the operations being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the company code in question. Ensure that it is included in the relevant financial processes. This can be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting settings.
  Review Document Posting Rules: Check if there are any specific rules or restrictions that apply to the company code. This may involve looking at document types, posting periods, or other related settings.
  Activate Company Code: If the company code is inactive, you may need to activate it or ensure that it is properly set up for the intended operations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (to check company code settings) or FBV0 (to view document postings) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting the operation has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the specified company code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.