How To Fix /FTI/BO_STRUCT012 - Company Code for both Entities must be same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/BO_STRUCT -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Company Code for both Entities must be same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/BO_STRUCT012 - Company Code for both Entities must be same ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/BO_STRUCT012 Company Code for both Entities must be same typically occurs in the context of Financial Transaction Management (FTI) or similar financial processes where two entities (such as a company code or business partner) are being compared or processed together. This error indicates that the company codes associated with the two entities involved in the transaction or process do not match, which is a requirement for the operation to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Company Codes: The primary cause of this error is that the two entities (e.g., a vendor and a customer, or two different business partners) are associated with different company codes in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During data entry or configuration, the company codes may have been incorrectly assigned or selected.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the financial transaction management settings that enforce company code consistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Company Codes: Check the company codes assigned to both entities involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are the same.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data records (e.g., vendor master, customer master) and confirming the company code assignments.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If you find that the company codes are different, you will need to either:
  
  Change the company code of one of the entities to match the other, if appropriate.
  Select the correct entity that has the matching company code for the transaction you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the Financial Transaction Management module to ensure that there are no rules or settings that are enforcing this restriction incorrectly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction or process you are working with, as there may be additional considerations or steps required.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate to the master data or configuration settings (e.g., BP for Business Partner, FK01 for Vendor Master, FD01 for Customer Master).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit the relevant master data.
  Testing in a Sandbox Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a sandbox environment to test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /FTI/BO_STRUCT012 Company Code for both Entities must be same.