How To Fix KEO068 - Company codes &1 and &2 overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Company codes &1 and &2 overlap

What causes this issue?

When carrying out the check on consistency for the enterprise
organization, the system found that company codes &V1& and &V2&
overlap, even though in Customizing for the enterprise organization,
you specified that overlapping of company codes is not permitted for
controlling area &V3&.

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?

Either the Customizing settings for the enterprise organization were
changed at a later date, or a system error has occurred. Analyze the
problem and if necessary contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO068 - Company codes &1 and &2 overlap ?

  The SAP error message KEO068 indicates that there is an overlap in the company codes specified in a configuration or transaction. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign or define company codes in a way that they conflict with each other, which can lead to issues in financial reporting and data integrity.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Two or more company codes are defined in a way that they share the same range of values or identifiers.
  There is an attempt to assign the same company code to multiple organizational units or structures.
  The configuration settings for company codes are not properly set up, leading to overlaps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KEO068 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration path) to review the company code settings.
  Ensure that each company code has a unique identifier and does not overlap with others.
  
  
  
  Review Assignments:
  
  Check the assignments of company codes to other organizational units (like controlling areas, profit centers, etc.) to ensure that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  
  Adjust Ranges:
  
  If you are using number ranges for company codes, ensure that the ranges do not overlap. You can check this in the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up company codes and avoiding overlaps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the configuration by attempting the transaction or process that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for company codes.
  SNRO: Manage number ranges.
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  This error is primarily related to the Financial Accounting (FI) module, but it can also affect other modules that interact with financial data.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KEO068 error in your SAP system.