How To Fix 8B003 - Enter a valid company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter a valid company code

What causes this issue?

The company code that you have entered is not located in any of the
countries/regions where the business place functions are supported,
which are:
Argentina
Brazil
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B003 - Enter a valid company code ?

  The SAP error message 8B003: "Enter a valid company code" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction or access data that requires a valid company code, but the system does not recognize the entered code as valid. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Company Code: The company code entered does not exist in the system or is incorrectly typed.
  Inactive Company Code: The company code may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for the transaction being performed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the company code from being recognized.
  Data Entry Errors: Simple typographical errors when entering the company code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check the company code entered for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the company code exists in the system by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data area (e.g., transaction code OX02 for company code configuration).
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Status:
  
  Ensure that the company code is active. You can check this in the configuration settings or by consulting 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 assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to check for any configuration issues or system settings that may be affecting the company code recognition.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like OX02 (for company code) to view and manage company codes directly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX02 (Maintain Company Codes), OX03 (Display Company Codes), and OX17 (Assign Company Code to Company).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on company code configuration and management.
  Support Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates regarding this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the problem continues, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support.