How To Fix ES285 - System organization unit & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 285

• Message text: System organization unit & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The specified ID does not exist in this system.

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?

Correct your input or press F4 to search for an ID by specifying
certain criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ES285 - System organization unit & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ES285 indicates that the specified organizational unit does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios where the system is trying to access or reference an organizational unit (such as a company code, plant, or sales organization) that has not been defined or has been incorrectly specified.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Organizational Unit: The organizational unit you are trying to access has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the organizational unit field.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified organizational unit.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in related tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Organizational Unit: Verify that the organizational unit you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area (e.g., SPRO for configuration settings) and checking the organizational units defined there.
  
  
  Correct Entry: If there is a typo or incorrect entry, correct it and try again. Ensure that you are using the correct code or name for the organizational unit.
  
  
  Create Organizational Unit: If the organizational unit does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through the configuration settings in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like OX15 for company codes, OX10 for plants, etc.).
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the organizational unit. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: If you suspect data consistency issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing organizational units, such as:
  
  OX15: Create/Change Company Code
  OX10: Create/Change Plant
  OX16: Create/Change Sales Organization
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how organizational units are defined and managed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.