How To Fix 5M326 - The company referred to is not defined in C:\SAP\CONNECT.TXT with PBS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 326

• Message text: The company referred to is not defined in C:\SAP\CONNECT.TXT with PBS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M326 - The company referred to is not defined in C:\SAP\CONNECT.TXT with PBS ?

  The SAP error message 5M326 indicates that the company referred to in the SAP system is not defined in the specified connection file (C:\SAP\CONNECT.TXT) when using PBS (Presumably a third-party software or interface). This error typically arises in scenarios where there is an integration or connection issue between SAP and another system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Definition: The company code or identifier that the SAP system is trying to access is not defined in the CONNECT.TXT file.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the CONNECT.TXT file may be incorrect or incomplete.
  File Path Issues: The path to the CONNECT.TXT file may be incorrect, or the file may not be accessible due to permissions or other issues.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration setup between SAP and the PBS system, leading to the inability to recognize the company.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the CONNECT.TXT File:
  
  Open the C:\SAP\CONNECT.TXT file and verify that the company code or identifier is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the format and syntax in the file are correct.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Company Code:
  
  If the company code is not present, add it to the CONNECT.TXT file according to the required format. Ensure that all necessary details are included.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in both SAP and the PBS system to ensure they are correctly set up to communicate with each other.
  
  
  
  Check File Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account running the SAP application has the necessary permissions to access the CONNECT.TXT file.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the documentation for both SAP and PBS for any specific requirements or configurations needed for the integration.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  After making changes, restart the relevant services or applications to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or the support team for PBS for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Check SAP's official documentation for error codes and troubleshooting steps.
  PBS Documentation: If PBS is a third-party tool, consult its documentation for integration guidelines with SAP.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or other technical forums where similar issues may have been addressed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M326 and ensure proper communication between SAP and the PBS system.