How To Fix FTR_TEX1217 - Invalid company code &1 in "On Behalf of Company Code" field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_TEX1 - Messages for raw exposures

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Invalid company code &1 in "On Behalf of Company Code" field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_TEX1217 - Invalid company code &1 in "On Behalf of Company Code" field ?

  The SAP error message FTR_TEX1217 indicates that there is an issue with the company code specified in the "On Behalf of Company Code" field. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of treasury and risk management.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The company code entered in the "On Behalf of Company Code" field does not exist in the system.
  The company code is not properly configured or is inactive.
  There may be a mismatch between the company code and the user’s authorization or the context of the transaction being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check if the company code entered in the field is correct. Ensure that it matches the existing company codes in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OBY6 (for company code settings) or using the relevant transaction to view company codes.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Status:
  
  Ensure that the company code is active and properly configured. If the company code is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transactions on behalf of the specified company code. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the company code is part of a specific configuration (like a group company), ensure that all related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message FTR_TEX1217.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for company code settings) and FTR_CREATE (for creating financial transactions).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FTR_TEX1217 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 to ensure proper access rights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FTR_TEX1217 in SAP.