How To Fix FAR_MAN_BS_MSG004 - Company code &1 does not exist. Enter a different company code.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_MAN_BS_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Company code &1 does not exist. Enter a different company code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_MAN_BS_MSG004 - Company code &1 does not exist. Enter a different company code. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_MAN_BS_MSG004 indicates that the company code you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or asset management when a user attempts to perform an action related to a company code that has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Company Code: The company code you are trying to enter has not been created in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typographical error in the company code you entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the company code may not have been included in the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Company Code: Check the company code you are entering for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches the format and characters of existing company codes.
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to see if the company code exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the same transaction.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the company code. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If the company code should exist but does not, consult with your IT department or SAP support team to investigate any potential data migration issues or system configuration problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: To define or check company codes.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on company code configuration and management.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles assigned to you include access to the relevant company codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FAR_MAN_BS_MSG004 and proceed with your tasks in SAP.