How To Fix 6D601 - Business entity &1 in company code &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Business entity &1 in company code &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D601 - Business entity &1 in company code &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 6D601 indicates that a specified business entity (such as a vendor, customer, or other master data) does not exist in the specified company code. This error typically arises when trying to perform an operation that requires the existence of a business entity in a particular company code, but the system cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The business entity (e.g., vendor or customer) has not been created in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction does not match the company code where the business entity is defined.
  Data Deletion: The business entity may have been deleted or marked for deletion in the specified company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the business entity in the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify if the business entity exists in the specified company code. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., vendor or customer master).
  Use transaction codes like XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers) to check if the entity exists.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Data:
  
  If the business entity does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XK01 for vendors, FD01 for customers).
  Ensure that you are creating the entity in the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Double-check the company code you are using in your transaction. Ensure it matches the company code where the business entity is supposed to exist.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion Flags:
  
  If the business entity exists but is not accessible, check if it has been marked for deletion. You can do this in the master data display transaction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business entity in the specified company code. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  FD01: Create Customer
  FD02: Change Customer
  FD03: Display Customer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on managing master data and company codes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 6D601 and ensure that the necessary business entities are correctly set up in the appropriate company codes.