How To Fix FN020 - Company code & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FN - BAPI 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 FN020 - Company code & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FN020, which states "Company code & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or access data related to a company code that has not been defined in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Company Code: The company code you are trying to use does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the company code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to verify if the company code exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the company code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that you are using the correct company code as per your organization’s structure.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user roles in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If the company code exists and the user has the correct authorizations, consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to investigate any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the company code was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported correctly to the environment you are working in.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing company codes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FN020 error and ensure that the company code is correctly set up in your SAP system.