How To Fix FB160 - Doc. &: No company code was transferred in the header record

FB160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Doc. &: No company code was transferred in the header record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB160 - Doc. &: No company code was transferred in the header record ?

  The SAP error message FB160, which states "Doc. &: No company code was transferred in the header record," typically occurs during the posting of financial documents in SAP. This error indicates that the system did not receive a valid company code in the header of the document being processed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The most common reason for this error is that the company code field in the document header is either blank or not populated correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the document type or the posting process that prevents the company code from being recognized.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are using an interface or a batch input session to upload data, the mapping of fields may not be set up correctly, leading to the omission of the company code.
  User Authorization: In some cases, user roles