How To Fix >5821 - Enter a valid company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Enter a valid company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5821 - Enter a valid company code ?

  The SAP error message "5821 Enter a valid company code" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction or access data that requires a valid company code, but the system does not recognize the entered company code as valid. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Company Code: The company code entered does not exist in the system or is not active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the company code entered.
  Configuration Issues: The company code may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check the company code you entered for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the company code exists in the system by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data area.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Status:
  
  Ensure that the company code is active. You can check this in the SAP configuration (transaction code OX02) to see if the company code is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked by the system administrator or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings for the company code in the SAP system. Ensure that it is properly defined and linked to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OX02 (for company code configuration) or OX19 (to display company codes) to manage and verify company codes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on company code setup and management.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly assigned to allow access to the necessary company codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "5821 Enter a valid company code" error in SAP.