How To Fix AU073 - Company code & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Company code & is not defined

What causes this issue?

You entered company code &V1&. This company code is not defined.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU073 - Company code & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AU073 indicates that a specific company code is not defined in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an action related to asset accounting, such as posting an asset transaction, and the system cannot find the specified company code in its configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Not Defined: The company code you are trying to use has not been created or defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may exist, but it is not properly configured for asset accounting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the company code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Define Company Code) to verify if the company code exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Configure Asset Accounting:
  
  If the company code exists, ensure that it is properly configured for asset accounting. You can check this in the transaction code OAOA (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Integration -> Define Company Code for Asset Accounting).
  Make sure that the necessary settings for asset accounting are in place.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the company code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  OAOA: Define Company Code for Asset Accounting
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to work with the specified company code.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AU073 error and ensure that the company code is properly defined and configured in your SAP system.