How To Fix F0005 - Company code list is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Company code list is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0005 - Company code list is empty ?

  The SAP error message F0005, which states "Company code list is empty," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a financial transaction or report that requires a company code, but the system does not have any company codes defined or available for selection.
  Cause:
  
  No Company Codes Defined: The most common cause is that there are no company codes created in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the company codes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent company codes from being displayed.
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may inadvertently filter out all available company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Company Code -> Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code) to verify if any company codes are defined.
  If no company codes exist, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create a Company Code:
  
  If you need to create a new company code, you can do so in the same configuration area mentioned above. Ensure that you fill in all required fields and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company codes. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team or by using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are using a report or transaction that allows for selection criteria, ensure that the criteria do not exclude all company codes. For example, check if there are filters applied that might be limiting the selection.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that there are no system settings or issues affecting the display of company codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: To manage company codes.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing company codes.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.