How To Fix GA640 - Cross-company code allocation only possible with partner-object update

GA640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Cross-company code allocation only possible with partner-object update

What causes this issue?

You want to execute a cross-company code allocation, but you have
deactivated the partner object update.

System Response

For technical reasons, partner object update must be active in this
case.

How to fix this error?

Activate partner object update.
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Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA640 - Cross-company code allocation only possible with partner-object update ?

  The SAP error message GA640, which states "Cross-company code allocation only possible with partner-object update," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving multiple company codes. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a cross-company code allocation because the necessary partner-object update is not configured or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cross-Company Code Transactions: The error arises when you attempt to perform a transaction that involves multiple company codes without the appropriate settings for partner objects.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for cross-company code transactions may not be set up in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the transaction may not support cross-company code allocations.
  Inconsistent Master Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the company codes involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for cross-company code transactions is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
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