How To Fix FB687 - Company code & is not a correspondence company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 687

• Message text: Company code & is not a correspondence company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB687 - Company code & is not a correspondence company code ?

  The SAP error message FB687 indicates that the specified company code is not set up as a correspondence company code in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires a correspondence company code, but the company code you are using is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code you are trying to use is not designated as a correspondence company code in the system.
  Configuration Missing: The necessary configuration to define the company code as a correspondence company code has not been completed.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a correspondence company code, which is not the same as the regular company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB687 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Company Code > Define Company Code).
  Verify if the company code in question is set up correctly and if it is marked as a correspondence company code.
  
  
  
  Define Correspondence Company Code:
  
  If the company code is not set up as a correspondence company code, you will need to configure it.
  In the same configuration area, you can define the correspondence company code by ensuring that it is included in the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the company code you are using. Some transactions may require specific settings or configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are trying to execute to understand the requirements for correspondence company codes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FB50 (G/L Account Document), and others that may involve company code settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to company code settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB687 error and successfully execute the desired transaction.