How To Fix FKKFMCHK057 - Cross-company-code posting not possible; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKFMCHK - Funds Management Checks/Derivations in FI-CA

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Cross-company-code posting not possible; see long text

What causes this issue?

You are trying to post a document with multiple company codes. Company
code &V1& and FM area &V2& are entered in one item. However, FM area
&V3& is assigned to the company code.
You may be trying to perform a cross-company-code transfer, for example
in credit clarification. Cross-company-code transfers are only allowed
when the company codes belong to the same FM area.

System Response

The system does not post the document.

How to fix this error?

Post only within <ZH>one</> company code, or for a cross-company code
transfer, choose only company codes that belong to the same FM area. You
can see this assignment in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUSAPCOF18>Assign Company Code to Financial Management
Area</>.
If you cannot solve the problem yourself, contact SAP with a customer
message.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKFMCHK057 - Cross-company-code posting not possible; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FKKFMCHK057 indicates that a cross-company-code posting is not possible in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to post transactions that involve multiple company codes, which is not allowed under certain configurations or settings.
  Cause:
  
  Cross-Company Code Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow cross-company code postings. This can happen if the company codes involved do not have the necessary settings to allow inter-company transactions.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the involved company codes may not be set up correctly, such as missing inter-company relationships or incorrect settings in the customer/vendor master records.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may be restricted from cross-company code postings due to business rules or system settings.
  Document Type Settings: The document types used in the transaction may not be configured to allow cross-company code postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the company codes involved. Ensure that the necessary settings for inter-company transactions are enabled. This can be done in the following areas:
  
  Transaction OX19: Check the company code settings.
  Transaction OX16: Review the inter-company code settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the customer and vendor master records are correctly set up for inter-company transactions. Check for:
  
  Valid inter-company relationships.
  Correct account assignments.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Verify the document types being used for the transaction. Ensure that they are configured to allow cross-company code postings. This can be checked in:
  
  Transaction OBA7: Document type configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by navigating to the error message in the SAP system and viewing the long text for specific guidance related to your scenario.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cross-company code postings and inter-company transactions for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.