How To Fix FC337 - No industry exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 337

• Message text: No industry exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC337 - No industry exists ?

  The SAP error message FC337 "No industry exists" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when the system is unable to find a valid industry code for a specific transaction or master data record. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying a company code, vendor, customer, or other master data that requires an industry classification.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Industry Code: The industry code may not be defined in the system for the specific company code or master data record you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for industry codes may not be properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the industry code field when creating or updating records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Industry Code Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through SPRO).
  Go to the relevant section for defining industry codes (e.g., Financial Accounting > General Settings > Define Industry Codes).
  Ensure that the required industry codes are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data record (e.g., company code, vendor, customer) to ensure that the industry code is correctly entered.
  If the industry code is missing, add the appropriate code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to industry codes to ensure you are using the correct codes and understand their significance.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the records that require an industry code.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to define company codes) or BP (to manage business partners) to check and update the relevant settings.
  Industry Codes: Industry codes are often used for reporting and compliance purposes, so it’s important to ensure they are correctly assigned.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to industry codes and the FC337 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC337 error and ensure that the necessary industry codes are correctly configured in your SAP system.