How To Fix FINS_BCF_EN028 - Company Code &1 is in the local system of an ALE scenario and is ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_BCF_EN - Balance Carry Forward

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Company Code &1 is in the local system of an ALE scenario and is ignored

What causes this issue?

It looks like you want to run a balance enrichment for a company code
that is in the local system of an ALE scenario. In such a scenario, the
correct balances are defined by the central system.

System Response

The program ignores this company code.

How to fix this error?

You can retrieve the balances from the central system.

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 FINS_BCF_EN028 - Company Code &1 is in the local system of an ALE scenario and is ignored ?

  The SAP error message FINS_BCF_EN028 indicates that a specific company code (denoted as &1) is part of the local system in an ALE (Application Link Enabling) scenario and is being ignored in the context of a certain operation, typically related to financial postings or data transfers.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in scenarios where:
  
  ALE Configuration Issues: The company code is configured in the local system but is not set up correctly for the ALE scenario. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the ALE distribution model.
  Data Transfer Restrictions: The system is trying to process data for a company code that is not intended to be part of the data transfer in the ALE setup.
  Inconsistent Master Data: The company code may not have the necessary master data or configuration settings that allow it to participate in the ALE scenario.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check ALE Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and ensure that the company code is correctly defined in the partner profiles.
  Verify the distribution model in transaction BD64 to ensure that the company code is included in the model and that the necessary message types are set up.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is properly configured in the system. Check the settings in transaction OBY6 (Define Company Code) to confirm that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (such as customer, vendor, and GL accounts) is correctly set up for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to ALE and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. You may need to restart the relevant processes or transactions.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALE (Application Link Enabling): A technology that allows different SAP systems to communicate with each other and exchange data.
  Company Code: A legal entity in SAP that represents a separate accounting unit.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like WE20 (Partner Profiles), BD64 (Distribution Model), and OBY6 (Define Company Code) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.