How To Fix >4606 - Select the field "Company code" too

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Select the field "Company code" too

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4606 - Select the field "Company code" too ?

  The SAP error message "4606: Select the field 'Company code' too" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires the specification of a company code, but it has not been provided in the selection criteria. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system requires the company code to filter the data appropriately. The company code is a key organizational unit in SAP that represents a legal entity and is essential for financial reporting and accounting purposes. If you attempt to run a report or transaction without specifying the company code, the system cannot determine which company's data to retrieve, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to include the company code in your selection criteria. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction/Report: Determine which transaction or report you are trying to execute when you encounter the error.
  
  
  Access the Selection Screen: Go to the selection screen of the transaction or report.
  
  
  Enter the Company Code: Look for the field labeled "Company code" (or similar) and enter the appropriate company code that you want to filter the data by.
  
  
  Execute the Transaction/Report: After entering the company code, try executing the transaction or report again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Company Code Definition: In SAP, a company code is a legal entity for which financial statements are created. It is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes that may require a company code include:
  
  FB50: Enter G/L Account Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the company code you are trying to work with.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation, which may provide specific guidelines related to your implementation.
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue effectively.