How To Fix M8799 - Cross-company-code transaction in document &1, item &2, company code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 799

• Message text: Cross-company-code transaction in document &1, item &2, company code &3

What causes this issue?

You are working in company code &V4&.
You are entering the invoice for a document &V1& that is assigned to a
different company code &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?

Check the document number you entered, and the company code in which you
are working. Correct your entries as applicable.

Procedure for System Administrators

By default, this message is set as a warning. You can set the system
message as an error (<LB>E</>) or an information message (<LB>I</>) in
Customizing for <LS>Logistics Invoice Verification</> under
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMROMRM>Define Attributes of System Messages</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8799 - Cross-company-code transaction in document &1, item &2, company code &3 ?

  The SAP error message M8799 indicates that there is a cross-company code transaction issue in a document. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction that involves multiple company codes, which is not allowed in certain contexts within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Cross-Company Code Transactions: The transaction you are trying to post involves multiple company codes, which is not permitted for the specific document type or transaction type you are using.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow cross-company code transactions for certain types of documents or postings.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not support cross-company code transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8799 error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are using allows for cross-company code transactions. If it does not, you may need to use a different document type that supports such