How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE288 - Company code & is not maintained as BoE activated company

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Company code & is not maintained as BoE activated company

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the company code as BoE activated company in Customizing
activity
<DS:SIMG.BOE_V_BUK>Maintain Bill of Exchange Activated Companies</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE288 - Company code & is not maintained as BoE activated company ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE288 indicates that the specified company code is not maintained as a "Bill of Exchange (BoE) activated company." This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving bills of exchange, where the system expects certain configurations to be in place for the company code in question.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Missing: The company code has not been configured to support Bill of Exchange processing in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not set up for BoE processing.
  System Settings: The system settings for the company code may not have been properly maintained to enable BoE functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the company code is properly configured for Bill of Exchange processing. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Bill of Exchange -> Activate Company Code for Bill of Exchange.
  
  
  
  Activate Company Code:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if the company code in question is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to add it and activate it for Bill of Exchange processing.
  
  
  
  Maintain Necessary Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to Bill of Exchange are maintained for the company code, including payment terms, document types, and any other relevant configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the company code settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring Bill of Exchange settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the company code is properly activated for Bill of Exchange processing, you should be able to resolve the BOE_MESSAGE288 error.