How To Fix GG118 - Reference global company & is not defined

GG118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Reference global company & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The global company to be copied is not defined in table T880.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GG118 - Details

• The SAP error message GG118, which states "Reference global company & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when there is an issue with the configuration of global companies or the reference company settings in your SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The global company that is referenced in the transaction or report is not defined in the system. This could happen if the global company was never set up or if it was deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the company code or the global company.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the global company.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Global Company Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Global Company.
  Ensure that the global company in question is defined