How To Fix FR818 - Company code & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Company code & is invalid

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR818 - Company code & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message FR818 indicates that the specified company code is invalid. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as when trying to post a document or perform a financial operation that requires a valid company code.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code entered may not exist in the system or may have been mistyped.
  Inactive Company Code: The company code might exist 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.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the company code from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Company Code: Check the company code entered for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches the valid company codes in the system.
  Check Company Code Status: Use transaction code OBY6 to check if the company code is active. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or consult with your SAP administrator.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Configuration Review: If the company code is valid and active, review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional troubleshooting steps related to company codes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: To check and manage company codes.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles assigned to the user include access to the relevant company codes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.