How To Fix GC879 - Please check trading partner assignment

GC879 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Please check trading partner assignment

What causes this issue?

The <GL:trading_partner>trading partner</> you have assigned is
identical to the <GL:company>company</> or to the statistical company
999999.
If you need to carry out this particular posting, please bear in mind
the possible repercussions this could have on the
<GL:eliminating_entry>eliminating entries</>.

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?

Please check the trading partner assignment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GC879 - Details

• The SAP error message GC879, which states "Please check trading partner assignment," typically occurs in the context of intercompany transactions or when dealing with multiple company codes in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the trading partner assignment in the configuration or in the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  Causes of Error GC879
  
  
  Missing Trading Partner Assignment: The trading partner may not be assigned correctly in the configuration settings for the relevant company codes.
  
  
  Incorrect Company Code Configuration: The company codes involved in the transaction may not be set up to recognize each other as trading partners.
  
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for the vendors or customers may not be correctly maintained, leading to issues in trading partner assignments.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be configured to allow intercompany transactions.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with the