How To Fix 5D864 - Enter "X" if you want the company type to be automatic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 864

• Message text: Enter "X" if you want the company type to be automatic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D864 - Enter "X" if you want the company type to be automatic ?

  The SAP error message 5D864 typically occurs when the system expects a specific input related to the company type configuration, particularly in the context of automatic determination of the company type during certain processes, such as creating a new company code or during financial document processing.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system is expecting an "X" (which usually signifies a checkbox or a flag) to be entered in a specific field that determines whether the company type should be set automatically. This can happen if:
  
  The field is left blank when it should have a value.
  The configuration settings for the company type are not properly set up.
  There is a missing or incorrect entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered "X" in the appropriate field where the system is expecting it. This is often found in the configuration settings for the company code or company type.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Create/Change G/L Account.
  Check the settings related to the company type and ensure that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to company code and company type settings to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the company type settings.
  
  
  Contact SAP 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.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX15 (for creating company codes) and OX16 (for changing company codes).
  SAP Notes: Look for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the company type is being set automatically as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D864 and ensure that the company type is set correctly in your SAP system.