How To Fix F5571 - External company codes are not defined here

F5571 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 571

• Message text: External company codes are not defined here

What causes this issue?

You have entered a company code which is characterized as a
<ZH>External company code</>. However, items for foreign company
codes can only be entered via the function provided for this
<LS>Goto -> Ext. company codes</>.

System Response

The company code is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Enter a company code that is not characterized as an external
company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

F5571 - Details

• The SAP error message F5571, which states "External company codes are not defined here," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of company codes in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with external company codes in financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external company code you are trying to use in a transaction is not defined in the system. This can happen if the company code has not been created or if it has not been properly configured.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the company code may not be correctly defined in the system, leading to the inability to recognize it as a valid external company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the company code entered in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Master Data -> Define Company Code) to verify if