How To Fix F5516 - Company code & is not defined ( notify system support )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Company code & is not defined ( notify system support )

What causes this issue?

The company code &V1& is not listed in table T001. However, the
information from this table is needed so that the subsequent screens
within a transaction can be found in tables T019 and T019W.

System Response

Abnormal termination of current activity (for example, batch input
session creation, update).

How to fix this error?

Contact person in charge.
Maintain table T001 or check to see if the company code transferred to
the function module "NEXT_DYNPRO_SEARCH" is correct.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5516 - Company code & is not defined ( notify system support ) ?

  The SAP error message F5516, which states "Company code & is not defined (notify system support)," typically indicates that the system is unable to find a company code that is referenced in a transaction or process. This can occur in various financial transactions, such as posting documents, running reports, or executing other financial operations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Company Code: The specified company code has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may exist, but it is not properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the company code entered in the transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the company code was recently created or modified, there may be issues with transport requests not being properly moved to the production environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to verify if the company code exists.
  If it does not exist, create the company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Activation:
  
  Ensure that the company code is active and properly configured. Check the settings for the company code to ensure all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user's role assignments.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the company code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with System Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP system support team for further investigation, especially if it involves transport issues or deeper configuration problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, SPRO, SU53, and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for financial accounting configuration to ensure all necessary steps have been followed in setting up the company code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the F5516 error message in SAP.