How To Fix AC328 - No company codes have been defined in your system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 328

• Message text: No company codes have been defined in your system

What causes this issue?

You chose a Customizing function which relates to company codes.
However, you have not defined any company codes in your system.

System Response

The system does not carry out the Customizing function.

How to fix this error?

Define the company codes you need, using the appropriate Customizing
function in Financial Accounting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC328 - No company codes have been defined in your system ?

  The SAP error message AC328, which states "No company codes have been defined in your system," typically occurs when you attempt to perform an action that requires a company code, but none have been set up in the system. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Asset Accounting (AA) modules.
  Cause:
  
  No Company Code Defined: The primary cause of this error is that there are no company codes defined in the SAP system. A company code is a legal entity for which financial statements are created.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not have been properly configured during the initial setup or migration.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the company codes that are defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC328 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Company Codes:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Company Code.
  Create a new company code by entering the required details such as company code, company name, address, and other relevant information.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Company Codes:
  
  You can check if any company codes are already defined by navigating to Transaction Code OX02 (or using the menu path mentioned above).
  If company codes exist, ensure that they are active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company codes. This can be checked with your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes related to company codes have been transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX02: Display Company Codes
  OBY6: Define Company Code Global Parameters
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to company code configuration.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation for users who may need to understand how to set up and manage company codes in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC328 error and ensure that your SAP system has the necessary company codes defined for financial transactions.