How To Fix RW304 - Cross-company code postings not defined

RW304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RW - Interface to Accounting

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Cross-company code postings not defined

What causes this issue?

Fast Input: Cross-company code postings are not possible.

System Response

No Fast Input processing can be completed.

How to fix this error?

You must use standard batch input options.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RW304 - Cross-company code postings not defined ?

  The SAP error message RW304 ("Cross-company code postings not defined") typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction that involves multiple company codes, but the system is not configured to allow such cross-company code postings. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when the necessary settings are not in place.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the cross-company code settings have not been defined in the system. This means that the system does not know how to handle transactions that involve multiple company codes.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The accounts being used in the transaction may not be set up to allow cross-company code postings.
  Company Code Settings: The company codes involved may not be configured to allow inter-company transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RW304 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cross-Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: