How To Fix 5C002 - The company identification number &1 is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The company identification number &1 is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C002 - The company identification number &1 is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message 5C002 indicates that the company identification number (also known as the company code or company ID) specified in the transaction is invalid. This error typically arises in scenarios involving financial transactions, master data maintenance, or when integrating with external systems.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company ID: The company identification number entered does not exist in the SAP system.
  Inactive Company Code: The company code may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the recognition of the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Company ID: Check the company identification number entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and matches the existing company codes in the system.
  Check Company Code Status: Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to verify if the company code is active.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  Configuration Review: If the company code is valid and active, review the configuration settings in the system to ensure that there are no issues preventing the recognition of the company code.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error and potential fixes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to company codes include OBY6 (Define Company Code), OBC4 (Assign Company Code to Company), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.