How To Fix GJV_MD249 - Parent Company Overhead can be maintained only for International Company

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJV_MD - Joint Venture Master

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Parent Company Overhead can be maintained only for International Company

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJV_MD249 - Parent Company Overhead can be maintained only for International Company ?

  The SAP error message GJV_MD249, which states "Parent Company Overhead can be maintained only for International Company," typically occurs in the context of managing overhead costs in a company code that is not set up as an international company. This error is related to the configuration of the company code and its settings regarding intercompany transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Configuration: The company code you are working with is not configured as an international company. In SAP, certain functionalities, such as maintaining overhead for a parent company, are only available for international companies.
  Overhead Settings: The overhead settings for the company code may not be properly defined or may not meet the criteria for international operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the company code in SAP (Transaction Code: OX02).
  Verify if the company code is set up as an international company. If it is not, you may need to adjust the settings or create a new company code that is designated as international.
  
  
  
  Adjust Overhead Settings:
  
  If the company code is indeed an international company, check the overhead settings in the controlling area (Transaction Code: OKKP).
  Ensure that the overhead rates and other related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to company code and overhead management to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  International Company Code: In SAP, an international company code is typically one that is involved in cross-border transactions and may have different accounting and reporting requirements.
  Overhead Management: Overhead management in SAP involves tracking and allocating indirect costs to various cost centers or projects, which is crucial for accurate financial reporting and analysis.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX02 (Company Code) and OKKP (Controlling Area) for managing company code and overhead settings.
  
  By ensuring that your company code is correctly configured as an international company and that all overhead settings are properly defined, you should be able to resolve the GJV_MD249 error.