How To Fix CTE_FIN_STL004 - The company code for user &1 is indeterminable. Please see the long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FIN_STL -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The company code for user &1 is indeterminable. Please see the long text.

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

The company code cannot be determined because the field used for
determining the company code has not been maintained in Concur.

How to fix this error?

Please contact the system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

In the Concur system, please maintain the company code for user &v1& in
the appropriate field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FIN_STL004 - The company code for user &1 is indeterminable. Please see the long text. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FIN_STL004 indicates that the system is unable to determine the company code for the user specified in the error message. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with financial transactions or reports that require a company code to be specified.
  Cause:
  
  User Master Data: The user profile may not have a company code assigned. This can happen if the user was created without the necessary company code information or if the user master data has not been maintained properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the company code, leading to the inability to determine it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the company code from being determined based on the user's settings or the context of the transaction.
  Missing Data: The transaction or report being executed may not have the required data to infer the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID mentioned in the error message and check the user’s details.
  Ensure that the user has a valid company code assigned in the "Parameters" tab or in the "Roles" assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked in the user’s roles and profiles.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to company codes in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Ensure that the company code is properly defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Transaction Context:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check if the transaction requires a company code to be entered manually or if it can be derived from other data.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the long text associated with the error message for additional context or specific instructions related to the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 for user maintenance.
  SU53 for checking authorization issues.
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to maintain their profiles and understand the importance of company codes in financial transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.