How To Fix IDCN_MESS006 - Select company codes assigned with the same account level hierarchy

IDCN_MESS006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN_MESS -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Select company codes assigned with the same account level hierarchy

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IDCN_MESS006 - Details

• The SAP error message IDCN_MESS006, which states "Select company codes assigned with the same account level hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of intercompany transactions or when dealing with multiple company codes in SAP. This error indicates that the company codes you are trying to work with do not share the same account level hierarchy, which is necessary for certain processes, such as intercompany postings or consolidations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Account Level Hierarchies: The company codes involved are assigned to different account level hierarchies in the system. This means that they have different structures for how accounts are organized and categorized.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system where the company codes have not been set up correctly to share the same account level hierarchy.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect selection of company codes during transaction entry can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP