How To Fix I0202 - Dependent fields must be entered again after changing the company code

I0202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Dependent fields must be entered again after changing the company code

What causes this issue?

You are in the process of changing the <GL:company_code>company
code</>.

System Response

The fields dependent on the company code will be initialized by the
system for safety reasons. The following fields are affected:
<GL:fixed_asset>asset</> with asset <GL:sub-number>sub-number</>
fields dependent on the controlling area (if this changes)

How to fix this error?

You must complete the above fields again yourself if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0202 - Dependent fields must be entered again after changing the company code ?

  The SAP error message I0202, which states "Dependent fields must be entered again after changing the company code," typically occurs when a user attempts to change the company code in a transaction where certain dependent fields are linked to the original company code. This is common in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because changing the company code can affect the data integrity and relationships between various fields in the transaction. Certain fields are dependent on the company code, and when the company code is changed, SAP requires that these dependent fields be re-entered to ensure that the data remains consistent and valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Re-enter Dependent Fields: After changing the company code, you need to re-enter all the fields that are dependent on the company code. This may include fields like cost center, profit center, or any other financial