How To Fix FICORE165 - Company code & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Company code & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Company code &V1& has not been created in financial accounting.

System Response

System error

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry or create the company code in financial accounting
customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICORE165 - Company code & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FICORE165 indicates that a specific company code is not defined in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a financial transaction or access financial data for a company code that has not been set up in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Not Created: The company code you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  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:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to verify if the company code exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Company Code:
  
  If the company code is missing, you can create it using the transaction code OBY6. Ensure that you fill in all required fields correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Status:
  
  If the company code exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. Check the status in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the company code you are entering is correct. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the steps to take, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly assigned to allow access to the required company codes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICORE165 error and ensure that the company code is properly defined and accessible in your SAP system.