How To Fix 1I173 - Data for company code &1 needs updating

1I173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1I - BCA: General Ledger Integration

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Data for company code &1 needs updating

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I173 - Data for company code &1 needs updating ?

  The SAP error message 1I173 indicates that the data for a specific company code (denoted by &1) needs to be updated. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or reporting, where the system requires certain data to be current and accurate for processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Master Data: The company code may not have the necessary master data set up, such as financial accounting data, controlling data, or other relevant configurations.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the configuration of the company code, such as changes in fiscal year settings, currency settings, or other financial parameters, the system may require an update.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the company code, such as discrepancies between different modules (e.g., FI, CO).
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an