How To Fix USMDZ10072 - Source and target company code must be different

USMDZ10072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ10 - Message Class for MDG-F BOL/genIL UI related texts

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Source and target company code must be different

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USMDZ10072 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ10072 indicates that there is an issue with the company codes being used in a transaction or process. Specifically, the error states that the source and target company codes must be different. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data migration, master data management, or when performing certain financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to perform an operation that requires the source and target company codes to be distinct, but they are inadvertently set to the same value. This can happen in various contexts, such as:
  
  Data migration processes where data is being transferred from one company code to another.
  Master data changes where the same company code is mistakenly selected as both the source and target.
  Financial postings or adjustments that require differentiation between the source and target entities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Selection: Review the transaction or process where the error occurred.