How To Fix FMUP038 - Cross-company code postings not allowed in decentral system

FMUP038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMUP - Update in Funds Management

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Cross-company code postings not allowed in decentral system

What causes this issue?

You have activated the ALE scenario in Funds Management. This means that
you cannot post cross-company code documents in the de-central system.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMUP038 - Cross-company code postings not allowed in decentral system ?

  The SAP error message FMUP038, which states "Cross-company code postings not allowed in decentral system," typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) when attempting to post transactions that involve multiple company codes in a decentralized system. This error is particularly relevant in environments where the system is configured to restrict cross-company code postings for various reasons, such as compliance, reporting, or organizational structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Decentralized System Configuration: The system is set up in a way that does not allow postings across different company codes. This is often a deliberate configuration to maintain financial integrity and compliance with accounting standards.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may inherently not support cross-company code postings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the involved company codes may not be correctly set up to allow for cross-company transactions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform cross-company code postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review