How To Fix FINS_FI_SIF036 - Company code &1 of ledger &2 must be assigned to project &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_SIF - SAP S/4HANA Finance: Subsequent Implementation of Functions

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Company code &1 of ledger &2 must be assigned to project &3

What causes this issue?

There are cross-company code postings in your system that must, be
posted to the target ledger of project &V3&.
All company codes that are connected by cross-company code postings,
which are specific to a ledger group, must be assigned to this project.

How to fix this error?

You can configure this message for postings to the previous fiscal years
according to your requirements.
To change the message, choose
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBOBA5BELE>Change Message Control for Document
Processing</> in Customizing for global settings in Financial
Accounting.
You can find the application area and message number in the technical
information.

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_FI_SIF036 - Company code &1 of ledger &2 must be assigned to project &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF036 indicates that there is a missing assignment between a company code, a ledger, and a project. Specifically, it states that the company code (represented by &1) of the ledger (represented by &2) must be assigned to the project (represented by &3). This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and project management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Missing Assignment: The company code and ledger are not properly assigned to the specified project in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the project system or financial accounting settings that prevents the assignment from being recognized.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the project, company code, or ledger is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Project Assignment:
  
  Go to the project definition in the Project System (transaction code CJ20N or CJ02).
  Verify that the company code and ledger are correctly assigned to the project.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code and Ledger:
  
  If the assignment is missing, you can assign the company code and ledger to the project:
  
  Navigate to the project definition.
  In the project details, look for the "Assign Company Code" or "Assign Ledger" options.
  Make the necessary assignments and save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Project System and Financial Accounting modules to ensure that the company code and ledger are set up correctly.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on project assignments and ledger configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the assignments and configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to project assignments and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_FI_SIF036 error and ensure that the company code, ledger, and project are correctly linked in your SAP system.