How To Fix FT161 - Company code & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Company code & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT161 - Company code & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FT161, which states "Company code & is not defined," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or access data related to a company code that has not been properly configured in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code Configuration: The specified company code has not been created or defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code you are trying to use may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the company code may not have been included in the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Define Company Code) to verify if the company code exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it by following the necessary steps to define a new company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the company code you are entering in the transaction. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the existing company codes in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary company codes were included and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on company code setup and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to company code management include:
  
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  OBY1: Assign Company Code to Company
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for FT161 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly assigned to allow access to the relevant company codes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FT161 error and ensure that the company code is properly defined and accessible in your SAP system.