How To Fix 88283 - Company code & has no reference company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Company code & has no reference company code

What causes this issue?

A refence company code is not maintained for the specified company code
in Customizing for REA.

System Response

The system cannot dereference the company code.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a reference company code in Customizing for REA.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88283 - Company code & has no reference company code ?

  The SAP error message 88283 indicates that the specified company code does not have a reference company code assigned to it. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with financial transactions, intercompany postings, or when setting up new company codes in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Company Code: The company code you are trying to use does not have a reference company code defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The company code may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a reference company code.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the company code is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Company Code > Define Company Code).
  Verify if the company code in question has a reference company code assigned. If not, you will need to assign one.
  
  
  
  Assign a Reference Company Code:
  
  If the company code does not have a reference company code, you can assign one by editing the company code settings in the configuration.
  Ensure that the reference company code is valid and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Intercompany Settings:
  
  If this error occurs during intercompany transactions, ensure that the intercompany settings are correctly configured for the involved company codes.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Double-check the transaction or document you are trying to post to ensure that the correct company code is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error and its resolution.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OBY1, and OBY2 for company code settings and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to company code settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 88283 and ensure that your company code is properly configured for transactions.