/BGLOCS/MC01151 - The selected companies must have same CoA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BGLOCS/MC01 -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: The selected companies must have same CoA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BGLOCS/MC01151 - The selected companies must have same CoA ?

  The SAP error message /BGLOCS/MC01151 indicates that there is a mismatch in the Chart of Accounts (CoA) for the selected companies in a transaction or report. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a financial operation that involves multiple company codes that do not share the same Chart of Accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Different Chart of Accounts: The selected company codes are configured with different Charts of Accounts. In SAP, each company code can be assigned a different CoA, and operations involving multiple company codes require them to share the same CoA.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the company codes were not set up correctly to use the same CoA.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to execute may require all involved company codes to have the same CoA.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare for Migration -> Define Chart of Accounts).
  Verify the Chart of Accounts assigned to each company code involved in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Align Charts of Accounts:
  
  If the company codes need to be used together in transactions, consider aligning their Charts of Accounts. This may involve changing the CoA for one or more company codes to ensure they match.
  If changing the CoA is not feasible, you may need to separate the transactions to only involve company codes with the same CoA.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can provide guidance based on your specific system setup and business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Requirements:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the company codes selected. If the transaction inherently requires a single CoA, you may need to adjust your approach.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing Charts of Accounts and company code configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes do not adversely affect other processes or reports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /BGLOCS/MC01151 and proceed with your financial operations in SAP.