How To Fix RQ418 - Selection by business area is not permitted for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Selection by business area is not permitted for company code &1

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to limit by the business area in a company code if
your Customizing settings (View V_T034) indicate that the business area
is either not relevant or the document splitting procedure is selected
as relevant for the business area.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ418 - Selection by business area is not permitted for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message RQ418, which states "Selection by business area is not permitted for company code &1," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when trying to execute certain transactions that involve business areas and company codes.
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to filter or select data by business area for a company code that is not configured to allow such selection. In SAP, business areas are used for internal reporting purposes, and not all company codes are set up to utilize business areas. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Settings: The company code may not be configured to use business areas in its settings.
  Transaction Limitations: Certain transactions or reports may not support filtering by business area for specific company codes.
  Data Structure: The underlying data structure may not allow for business area selection for the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the company code in question (Transaction Code: OX15).
  Verify if the company code is set up to use business areas. If not, you may need to adjust the configuration or use a different company code that supports business areas.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction or Report:
  
  Ensure that the transaction or report you are trying to execute supports selection by business area for the specified company code. If it does not, you may need to modify your selection criteria or use a different report.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report to understand its limitations regarding business area selection.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or by changing your selection criteria, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Area: A business area is an organizational unit that represents a specific area of operations within a company. It is used for internal reporting and can be different from the company code.
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete, self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  SAP Configuration: Understanding how to configure company codes and business areas in SAP is crucial for proper financial reporting and compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RQ418 error and proceed with your reporting or transaction needs in SAP.