How To Fix FILAE118 - Company code not found, check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FILAE - Messages for Lease Accounting Engine

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Company code not found, check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FILAE118 - Company code not found, check your entry ?

  The SAP error message FILAE118 ("Company code not found, check your entry") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or process that requires a valid company code, but the system cannot find the specified company code in the database. This can happen for several reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Company Code Entry: The company code you entered may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Company Code Not Defined: The company code may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the company code from being recognized.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that lead to the company code not being found.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Entry: Verify that the company code you entered is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Verify Company Code Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to check if the company code exists and is properly configured.
  
  
  Check Company Code Status: Ensure that the company code is active and not marked for deletion.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If the company code is supposed to exist but is not found, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the company code is properly set up in the system.
  Check for Data Consistency: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues that may be causing the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, SU01, and SPRO for checking company code configurations and user authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to company code setup and financial accounting to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.