How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO002 - Company code &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Company code &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO002 - Company code &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO002 indicates that the specified company code does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a purchase order (PO) and the company code you are referencing is not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code you are trying to use may be misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Company Code Not Created: The company code may not have been created in the system.
  Company Code Not Active: The company code may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check the company code you are entering for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that you are using the correct company code as per your organization’s structure.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to verify if the company code exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate Company Code:
  
  If the company code exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can also be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of company codes in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: To check or create company codes.
  ME21N: To create a purchase order.
  SU01: To check user authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to company code errors.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APPL_MM_PUR_PO002 error and successfully process your purchase order.