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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the configuration settings in the Financial Management module to determine if cross-company code postings are allowed. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Financial Management.
  
  Navigate to SPRO > Financial Management > Basic Settings > Define Cross-Company Code Settings and check if cross-company code postings are enabled.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post is appropriate for cross-company code postings. If it is not, consider whether the transaction can be split or adjusted to fit within a single company code.
  
  
  Master Data Verification: Verify that the master data for the involved company codes is correctly set up. This includes checking the company code settings and ensuring that they are aligned with the intended posting logic.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary permissions to perform cross-company code transactions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your system's configuration and any potential workarounds.
  
  
  Consider System Architecture: If cross-company code postings are essential for your business processes, consider discussing with your SAP Basis team or consultants about the possibility of reconfiguring the system to allow such postings, if it aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, ensure thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMUP038 error and implement a suitable solution.