How To Fix RO201 - Different company codes cannot be netted

RO201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RO - Messages for (R)eferences between (O)bject numbers

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Different company codes cannot be netted

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RO201 - Details

• The SAP error message RO201, which states "Different company codes cannot be netted," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with intercompany transactions or netting processes. This error indicates that the system is attempting to net transactions between different company codes, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Company Codes: The primary cause of this error is that the transactions being processed involve multiple company codes that are not allowed to be netted against each other. In SAP, each company code is treated as a separate legal entity, and netting transactions across different company codes is not permitted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow for intercompany netting or that are incorrectly set up.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not support netting across different company codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Company Codes: Ensure that the transactions you are trying to net belong