How To Fix FKK_CM188 - Selecting different departments is not allowed

FKK_CM188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_CM -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Selecting different departments is not allowed

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FKK_CM188 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_CM188: Selecting different departments is not allowed typically occurs in the context of contract management or billing processes within the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (SAP FI-CA) modules. This error indicates that the system has detected an attempt to process transactions or data that involve multiple departments, which is not permitted in the current configuration or context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Departmental Restrictions: The system is configured to restrict transactions to a single department. This is often a business rule to ensure that financial transactions are managed within the same organizational unit.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently select or input data from different departments when processing a transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be settings in the system that enforce departmental separation, which could be misconfigured or not aligned with the intended business processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transaction Data: Check the transaction or document that triggered the error. Ensure