How To Fix COCM480 - No company code permitted => No separation or reuse

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 480

• Message text: No company code permitted => No separation or reuse

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM480 - No company code permitted => No separation or reuse ?

  The SAP error message COCM480 ("No company code permitted => No separation or reuse") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) when there is an issue with the configuration of company codes in relation to controlling areas or when trying to perform certain transactions that require specific company code settings.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Configuration: The error often arises when the company code you are trying to use is not assigned to the controlling area or is not permitted for the specific transaction you are attempting to execute.
  Controlling Area Settings: The controlling area may not be properly configured to allow the use of the specified company code.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on company code settings, leading to this error if the company code is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area) and verify that the company code is correctly assigned to the controlling area you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area settings allow for the use of the company code. You can check this in the controlling area configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code Permissions:
  
  If you are trying to execute a specific transaction, check if there are any restrictions on the company code for that transaction. This may involve reviewing the transaction's configuration or consulting with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message COCM480. There may be additional context or updates that could provide further insights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for COCM480 in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the company code and controlling area.
  Consulting with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.