How To Fix IBRO237 - Posting rule &1 does not support processing multiple CoCodes/bus. areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Posting rule &1 does not support processing multiple CoCodes/bus. areas

What causes this issue?

You have selected a posting rule without company code or business area.

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?

You can only use the flag for the following posting rules:
Posting rules with company code or business area are: 01 (Premium:
Posting according to proposal), 06 (Premium: Clearing according to
clearing control), 21 (Commission: Posting according to proposal), 26
(Commission: Posting according to clearing control).
Posting rules that do not create clearing: 00 (No posting), 02, 22, 32
(Premium: Full amount to clarification; Commission: full amount to
clarification; Commission: Full amount to clarification, as forpremium).
03 (Premium: Full amount on account to customers), 23 (Commission: Full
amount on account to commission account).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO237 - Posting rule &1 does not support processing multiple CoCodes/bus. areas ?

  The SAP error message IBRO237 indicates that there is an issue with the posting rule in the context of a transaction that involves multiple company codes (CoCodes) or business areas. This error typically arises when a posting rule is not configured to handle transactions that span multiple organizational units, which is often required in intercompany transactions or when dealing with multiple business areas.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Rule Configuration: The posting rule specified in the transaction does not support processing for multiple company codes or business areas. This can happen if the rule is designed to work with a single company code or business area only.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may inherently require handling multiple company codes or business areas, but the posting rule does not accommodate this.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing configurations in the master data related to the company codes or business areas involved in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Posting Rules: Check the configuration of the posting rules in the relevant SAP module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling). Ensure that the posting rule you are using is set up to handle multiple company codes or business areas.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the posting rules and verify their capabilities.
  
  
  Adjust Transaction: If possible, modify the transaction to ensure it only involves a single company code or business area that is compatible with the posting rule.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to configure posting rules to support multiple company codes or business areas.
  Master Data Check: Ensure that the master data for the involved company codes and business areas is correctly set up and that there are no discrepancies.
  Custom Development: If the standard posting rules do not meet your requirements, consider working with your SAP development team to create a custom posting rule that can handle the specific needs of your transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for specific error messages.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting or configuring posting rules (e.g., OBY6 for company code settings).
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the IBRO237 error and implement a suitable solution.