How To Fix FR073 - Company code &1 uses a different chart of accounts than company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Company code &1 uses a different chart of accounts than company code &2

What causes this issue?

You have specified company codes <ZH>&V1&</> and <ZH>&V2&</> on the
selection screen and at the same time have limited selection to
particular G/L accounts. However, company codes <ZH>&V1&</> and
<ZH>&V2&</> use different charts of accounts so that the result of the
program may not make sense.

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?

Check whether the specifications on the selection screen are correct
and change them if necessary.
You can also specify group account numbers to limit the G/L accounts
dependent on chart of accounts. To do this, choose the <ZH>Specified
accounts are group accounts</> option and specify the required group
accounts.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR073 - Company code &1 uses a different chart of accounts than company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FR073 indicates that there is a mismatch between the chart of accounts assigned to two different company codes. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves multiple company codes, and those company codes are configured to use different charts of accounts.
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Chart of Accounts: The primary cause of this error is that the two company codes involved in the transaction are assigned to different charts of accounts. Each company code in SAP can be assigned a specific chart of accounts, which defines the structure of the general ledger accounts.
  
  
  Transaction Involvement: The error often arises during transactions that require data from both company codes, such as intercompany transactions, where both company codes need to have compatible account structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FR073 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Define Chart of Accounts).
  Verify the chart of accounts assigned to both company codes. Ensure that they are using the same chart of accounts if they need to interact with each other.
  
  
  
  Change Chart of Accounts:
  
  If it is necessary for both company codes to use the same chart of accounts, you may need to change the chart of accounts for one of the company codes. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  Note that changing the chart of accounts for a company code can have significant implications, so it should be done with caution and proper planning.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Logic:
  
  If the company codes are intended to use different charts of accounts, review the transaction logic to ensure that the transaction does not require data from both company codes in a way that leads to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling intercompany transactions and chart of accounts configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Intercompany Transactions: If you are dealing with intercompany transactions, ensure that the accounts used in the transactions are compatible across the different company codes.
  Chart of Accounts Types: Understand the different types of charts of accounts (e.g., operating chart of accounts, country-specific chart of accounts) and how they relate to your company codes.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not adversely affect other processes or transactions within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FR073 error and ensure that your company codes are configured correctly for the transactions you are attempting to perform.