How To Fix 8B476 - No control record exists for selected company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 476

• Message text: No control record exists for selected company code &1

What causes this issue?

A control record does not exist for the selected company code. A
possible reason for this is that your Customizing settings are
incomplete for the company code in the control record.

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?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B476 - No control record exists for selected company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message 8B476 ("No control record exists for selected company code &1") typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or process data for a company code that does not have a corresponding control record in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during financial postings, reporting, or when trying to execute certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Record: The primary cause of this error is that the control record for the specified company code has not been created or is missing. Control records are essential for various processes in SAP, including financial accounting and controlling.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing control records.
  Configuration Issues: The company code may not be fully configured in the system, leading to the absence of necessary control records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Records: Verify if the control record for the specified company code exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the control records for company codes.
  Ensure that the control record is created and properly configured for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Create Control Record: If the control record does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  Go to the configuration path: Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > Control Records.
  Create a new control record for the company code if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Configuration: Ensure that the company code is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings related to the company code in the configuration menu.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the steps to create or verify control records, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant.
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues: If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary records were transferred correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for control records) and OBY1 (for company code settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify control records in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8B476 and ensure that the control records for your company codes are properly maintained.