How To Fix 3L253 - Company code & (BUKRS) not chosen or not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Company code & (BUKRS) not chosen or not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L253 - Company code & (BUKRS) not chosen or not found ?

  The SAP error message 3L253 indicates that the specified company code (BUKRS) is either not selected or cannot be found in the system. This error typically occurs in various transactions where a company code is required, such as during the creation of financial documents, posting transactions, or executing reports.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code entered may not exist in the system or may have been mistyped.
  Company Code Not Assigned: The company code may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units or may not be active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: The company code may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the company code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Company Code: Check the company code entered for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches the existing company codes in the system.
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code) to verify if the company code is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  Assign Company Code: Ensure that the company code is assigned to the relevant organizational units (e.g., controlling area, business area).
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to check for any underlying configuration issues or data inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: To check and configure company codes.
  SU01: To manage user authorizations.
  SE16N: To view table entries related to company codes (e.g., T001 for company codes).
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on company code configuration and management.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 3L253.