How To Fix CO001 - Company code & is not defined (check entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Company code & is not defined (check entry)

What causes this issue?

The company code that you have entered does not exist.

How to fix this error?

There are two options:
Enter a different company code.
Create the company code you want.
If you are not authorized to create company codes, contact your system
administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO001 - Company code & is not defined (check entry) ?

  The SAP error message CO001, which states "Company code & is not defined (check entry)," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or access a function that requires a specific company code, but the system cannot find the company code you have entered. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code Entry: The company code you entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Company Code Not Defined: The company code may not be defined in the system. This can happen if it has not been created or if it has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the company code from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Entry:
  
  Verify that the company code you entered is correct. Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces.
  Use the transaction code OBY6 to view the list of defined company codes and confirm that the code exists.
  
  
  
  Define Company Code:
  
  If the company code does not exist, you will need to create it. This can be done using the transaction code OX02 (Define Company Code).
  Fill in the necessary details and save the new company code.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If the company code is defined but still not recognized, check the configuration settings in the system. Ensure that the company code is properly configured in the relevant modules (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on company code setup and related transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Display Company Codes
  OX02: Define Company Code
  OBY1: Assign Company Code to Company
  
  
  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 access the company code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO001 error and ensure that the company code is correctly defined and accessible in your SAP system.