How To Fix GC705 - Company & not maintained in company master record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Company & not maintained in company master record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC705 - Company & not maintained in company master record ?

  The SAP error message GC705 indicates that a company code is not maintained in the company master record. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a valid company code, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for that company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The company code you are trying to use is not defined in the system.
  Incomplete Configuration: The company code exists, but it may not be fully configured or activated in the company master record.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Financial Accounting ? Define Company.
  Ensure that the company code in question is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Company Code in Master Record:
  
  If the company code is missing, you can create it by selecting the option to define a new company code.
  If it exists but is not properly configured, ensure that all necessary details (like name, address, currency, etc.) are filled out.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transaction-Specific Checks:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, ensure that the transaction is set up to allow the use of the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (to define company codes) or OBC4 (to check company code settings).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining company codes and understanding the implications of company code settings.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC705 error and ensure that the company code is properly maintained in the company master record.