How To Fix GG175 - Enter a reference global company

GG175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Enter a reference global company

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG175 - Enter a reference global company ?

  The SAP error message GG175, which states "Enter a reference global company," typically occurs in the context of Global Trade Management (GTM) or when dealing with global company configurations in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a reference global company to be specified for the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Global Company: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a reference global company in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of global companies in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or specify the reference global company.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Reference Global Company:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or screen where the error occurred.
  Look for a field labeled "Reference Global Company" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate global company code that you want to