How To Fix 8B057 - Company code & not found in corporate structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Company code & not found in corporate structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B057 - Company code & not found in corporate structure ?

  The SAP error message 8B057 indicates that the specified company code is not found in the corporate structure. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation related to a company code that has not been properly defined or is not recognized in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The company code you are trying to use has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may not be assigned to the correct corporate structure (e.g., it might not be linked to a controlling area or a legal entity).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or use the menu path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Company Code > Define Company Code) to verify if the company code exists and is properly configured.
  Ensure that the company code is active and has all necessary settings completed.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code to Corporate Structure:
  
  Ensure that the company code is assigned to the appropriate controlling area or other relevant organizational units. This can be checked in transaction code OBY1 (or through SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and profiles in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies in the master data related to the company code. This may involve checking related tables or using transaction codes like SE16 to view data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  OBY1: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SE16: Data Browser
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.