How To Fix FR282 - Only specify receiving company codes for external documents

FR282 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Only specify receiving company codes for external documents

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FR282 - Details

• The SAP error message FR282, which states "Only specify receiving company codes for external documents," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving intercompany processes or external documents. This error indicates that there is a misconfiguration or misunderstanding in how company codes are set up for transactions that involve external documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises when the system is configured to expect only receiving company codes for external documents, but the transaction is trying to include additional or incorrect company codes.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not align with the expected parameters for external documents.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the user has inadvertently included an incorrect company code or has not followed the required format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Company Code Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the company codes involved in the transaction. Ensure that only the receiving company codes