How To Fix FMCA1253 - Assign company code &1 to a company code group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA1 - IS-PS-CA: Messages about Contract A/R & A/P

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Assign company code &1 to a company code group

What causes this issue?

You integrate the components <LS>Funds Management (PSM-FM)</> and the
industry-specific component <ZK>Public Sector Contract Accounting
PSCD)</> so that the contract account is required for each business
partner in the role <LS>vendor</>. However, the account can only be
created automatically if the company code of the business partner is
assigned to a unique company code group in Customizing of <LS>Contract
Accounts Receivable and Payable</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Inform system administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

You assign the company code &V1& to the company code group in
Customizing of <LS>Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable</> in the
IMG activity <LS>Assign Company Codes to Company Code Groups</>.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA1253 - Assign company code &1 to a company code group ?

  The SAP error message FMCA1253 indicates that a specific company code (denoted as &1 in the message) has not been assigned to a company code group. This is typically encountered in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Controlling (CO) modules, where company codes need to be organized into groups for reporting and management purposes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A company code is being processed in a transaction that requires it to be part of a company code group, but it has not been assigned to any group.
  This can happen during configuration or when trying to execute certain transactions that rely on the grouping of company codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign the company code to a company code group. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Company Code -> Assign Company Code to Company Code Group
  
  
  
  
  Assign the Company Code:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will see a list of company codes and company code groups.
  Find the company code that is causing the error (the one indicated by &1).
  Assign it to the appropriate company code group by selecting the company code and the corresponding group.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the assignment, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that triggered the error and try executing it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Company Code Groups: These are used for reporting purposes and can help in consolidating financial data across multiple company codes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX15 (for company code settings) and OX16 (for company code group settings).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on company code and group configurations.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there could be additional configuration issues or dependencies that need to be addressed.