How To Fix GJ428 - Intercompany Code Must Be Different to Company Code.

GJ428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Intercompany Code Must Be Different to Company Code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ428 - Intercompany Code Must Be Different to Company Code. ?

  The SAP error message GJ428 ("Intercompany Code Must Be Different to Company Code") typically occurs in the context of intercompany transactions, where you are trying to post a transaction that involves multiple company codes. This error indicates that the intercompany code you are trying to use is the same as the company code, which is not allowed in intercompany accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Same Company Code: The intercompany code specified in the transaction is the same as the company code. In intercompany transactions, the two codes must represent different legal entities.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the intercompany settings are not correctly defined.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have mistakenly entered the same code for both the company code and the intercompany code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Codes: Verify the company code and intercompany code being used in the transaction. Ensure that they are different.
  Correct the Entry: If you find that