How To Fix GC020 - Company code & not defined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Company code & not defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC020 - Company code & not defined. ?

  The SAP error message GC020 indicates that a specific company code is not defined in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction or access data related to a company code that has not been set up in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Not Created: The company code you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Company Code Not Active: The company code exists 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.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Company Code:
  
  If the company code does not exist, you need to create it. This can be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Financial Accounting ? Define Company Code.
  Create a new company code by entering the required details.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Company Code:
  
  Verify that the company code you are trying to use is correct. Check for any typos or errors in the entry.
  
  
  
  Activate Company Code:
  
  If the company code exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can also be done in the same configuration area where you define the company code.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the user management area.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to define company codes) or OBC4 (to check company code settings) for managing company codes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on creating and managing company codes.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC020 error and ensure that the company code is properly defined and accessible in your SAP system.