How To Fix 8B401 - Business place &1 is not defined for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Business place &1 is not defined for company code &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a <DS:GLOS.353AF6D9EEE26B9EE10000009B38F984>business
place</> that is not assigned to the selected company code.

System Response

It is not possible to start the report.

How to fix this error?

Enter a business place that is valid for this company code and execute
the report again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B401 - Business place &1 is not defined for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message 8B401 indicates that a specific business place is not defined for a given company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with tax reporting or compliance in countries where business places are required for tax purposes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A business place (e.g., a specific location or branch of a company) is referenced in a transaction, but it has not been defined in the system for the specified company code.
  The business place is either incorrectly entered or does not exist in the configuration settings for the company code in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Place Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Go to the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Company Code > Define Business Places.
  Verify if the business place in question is defined for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Define the Business Place:
  
  If the business place is not defined, you will need to create it.
  Click on "New Entries" and enter the relevant details for the business place, ensuring it is linked to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the correct business place is being used.
  Make sure that the business place is valid and corresponds to the company code in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify business place settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Place: In SAP, a business place is often used for tax reporting purposes, especially in countries like Germany, where it is necessary to report tax information by location.
  Company Code: This is a key organizational unit in SAP that represents a legal entity for which financial statements can be created.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 to check company code settings or OBY1 to define business places.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8B401 and ensure that the business place is correctly defined for the company code in your SAP system.