How To Fix J3469 - Company code &1, transaction &2: Rounding rule &3 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 469

• Message text: Company code &1, transaction &2: Rounding rule &3 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

An incorrect value was supplied for field SROUND.

System Response

The transferred record cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Use only values '+', '-', SPACE or initial.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3469 - Company code &1, transaction &2: Rounding rule &3 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message J3469 indicates that there is an issue with the rounding rule being used in a specific transaction for a given company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where rounding rules are applied to amounts, such as in invoice processing or payment transactions.
  Cause:
  The error message J3469 is triggered when:
  
  The rounding rule specified for the transaction is not valid for the company code in question.
  The rounding rule may not be defined in the system or is not permitted for the specific transaction type.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings related to currency or rounding rules in the financial settings of the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Rounding Rules Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Business Transactions > Document Entry > Rounding.
  Verify that the rounding rules are correctly defined and that the specific rounding rule (indicated by &3 in the error message) is permitted for the company code (&1).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the transaction type (&2) to ensure that it is set up to use the appropriate rounding rules.
  Ensure that the transaction is being processed in the correct currency and that the currency settings align with the rounding rules.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Settings:
  
  If necessary, modify the company code settings to allow for the use of the specified rounding rule.
  Ensure that the company code is configured to handle the rounding rules as per the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights on rounding rules and their application in financial transactions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Rounding Rules: Rounding rules in SAP define how amounts are rounded in financial transactions. They can be set up based on various criteria, such as currency, transaction type, and company code.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  OBY6: Configure company code settings.
  OB37: Define rounding rules.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.