How To Fix GG157 - Global company & does not exist

GG157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Global company & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG157 - Global company & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GG157, which states "Global company & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when the system is unable to find a specified global company in the configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration settings, missing entries, or issues with the company code setup.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Global Company Configuration: The global company has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code Assignment: The company code may not be correctly assigned to the global company.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the global company data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Global Company Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through SPRO).
  Go to Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Global Company.
  Ensure that the global company in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure