How To Fix FICORE020 - Company code & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICORE - FI Message Class for General Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Company code & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICORE020 - Company code & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FICORE020 indicates that the specified company code does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in financial transactions or when trying to access financial data related to a company code that has not been defined in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code entered in the transaction is incorrect or misspelled.
  Company Code Not Created: The company code has not been created in the system.
  Company Code Not Active: The company code exists but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check the company code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the company code is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Create Company Code:
  
  If the company code does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the following steps:
  
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Go to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Company Code.
  Create a new company code if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Status:
  
  If the company code exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can also be done in the SPRO configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the user management area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the company code or the process, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OBY6 to view existing company codes or OBY0 to create a new company code.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles in transaction SU01 to ensure proper access rights.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.