How To Fix 5D161 - Message &: Company number not correct: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Message &: Company number not correct: &

What causes this issue?

Company number &V2& does not meet the formal criteria described in
section 1.3.2.2 of the common circular from the umbrella organizations
for DEUEV.
The company number is not valid.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The DEUEV notification is created in status "With Errors".

How to fix this error?

Correct the company number in the master data.
The incorrect company number appears in field &V3& of the DEUEV
notification. You can determine the table from which the company number
was read as follows:
Field of DEUEV Notif. ,, Description ,, Table
BBNRKK ,, Co.No. Employee Fund ,, T5D11
BBNRVU ,, Co.No. Employer ,, T5D0P
BBNRAB ,, Co.No. Sender ,, T5D0P
BBNRUV ,, Co.No. of Responsible ,, T5D3A
,, AI Provider ,,
BBNRGTnn ,, Co.No. of AI Provider ,, T5D3A
,, Whose Hazard Pay Scale ,,
,, Is Used ,,
Once you have corrected the company number, you can start DEUEV
notification creation again for this personnel number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D161 - Message &: Company number not correct: & ?

  The SAP error message 5D161, which states "Company number not correct: &", typically occurs when there is an issue with the company code or company number being used in a transaction. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, creating new entries, or executing reports.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Company Code: The company code entered does not exist in the system or is not correctly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Inactive Company Code: The company code may be inactive or not set up properly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the company code entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Company Code: Check the company code entered in the transaction. Ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OBY6 (for company code configuration) to see if the company code is listed.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Status: Ensure that the company code is active and properly configured. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: Double-check for any typographical errors in the company code field. Ensure that the correct format is being used.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (to check company codes) and SU01 (to check user authorizations).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Configuration: Ensure that the company code is properly configured in the system settings, including settings for financial accounting and controlling.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.