How To Fix FZ363 - Business transaction cannot be processed by consolidation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 363

• Message text: Business transaction cannot be processed by consolidation

What causes this issue?

Within a cross-company code payment, a customer or vendor occurs which
represents a affiliated company. Business transactions such as these
cannot be processed correctly by consolidation.

System Response

The payment document cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

<ZH>Procedure for the system administrator</>
You can specify for the document type with which the payment is to be
posted, that cross-company postings are allowed.
<DS:TRAN.OBA7>Proceed</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ363 - Business transaction cannot be processed by consolidation ?

  The SAP error message FZ363, which states "Business transaction cannot be processed by consolidation," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the business transaction that prevents it from being included in the consolidation process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The business transaction may not be properly configured for consolidation. This could be due to missing settings in the consolidation configuration or incorrect mapping of accounts.
  
  
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type associated with the business transaction may not be valid for consolidation. Certain transaction types may be excluded from the consolidation process.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the transaction from being processed. This could include missing or incorrect data in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Period Closing: The financial period for which the consolidation is being attempted may be closed, preventing any new transactions from being processed.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to process the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the consolidation.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the consolidation process. Ensure that the business transaction is correctly set up and mapped to the appropriate accounts.
  
  
  Validate Transaction Types: Verify that the transaction type associated with the business transaction is valid for consolidation. If necessary, adjust the transaction type or create a new one that is suitable for consolidation.
  
  
  Data Validation: Check the data associated with the business transaction for any inconsistencies or missing information. Correct any issues found.
  
  
  Open Periods: Ensure that the financial period is open for processing. If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it or process the transaction in an open period.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the consolidation. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to financial consolidation for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  
  Transaction Logs: Analyze transaction logs or error logs in SAP to gather more details about the specific cause of the error.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FZ363 error and implement a solution to resolve it.