How To Fix FI_E142 - Company code is a required field for the encumbrances program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Company code is a required field for the encumbrances program

What causes this issue?

The company code is a required field for the encumbrances program. In
this case, for at least one line item in the document table, the
company code is missing.
Eventually, the company code could be derived from the funds center
defined in the master record but, in this case, the funds center field
either has an initial value too or no company code is defined in the
master record. This means company code derivation is not possible.

System Response

The system cannot post this document. The FI interfaces requires the
company code when posting into GL.

How to fix this error?

As an alternative solution, define a funds center and a company code in
its master record; if this is not feasible, then the error should be
corrected from the encumbrances program. Report this error with message
FI_E142.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E142 - Company code is a required field for the encumbrances program ?

  The SAP error message FI_E142 indicates that the company code is a required field for the encumbrances program, and it typically arises when you are trying to execute a transaction or report related to encumbrances without specifying a company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The most common cause of this error is that the company code field is either left blank or not properly populated in the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a company code to be specified for encumbrance-related transactions.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the company code data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Company Code: Ensure that you have entered a valid company code in the relevant field before executing the transaction or report. This is usually done in the selection screen of the program.
  Check Configuration: If you are consistently facing this issue, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the company code is set up correctly for encumbrance processing.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Verify that your user role has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to check your user profile.
  Transaction Codes: If you are using a specific transaction code, ensure that it is the correct one for the task you are trying to perform. Sometimes, using the wrong transaction can lead to such errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to encumbrance accounting and the specific transaction you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the company code is correctly specified and that your user has the necessary permissions, you should be able to resolve the FI_E142 error.