How To Fix GL371 - No global company code is assigned to the company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 371

• Message text: No global company code is assigned to the company code &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Assign a global company code to the company code &v1& in the FI-SL
configuration menu.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL371 - No global company code is assigned to the company code & ?

  The SAP error message GL371 indicates that there is no global company code assigned to the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and can affect various processes, including reporting and data integration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the company code has not been assigned to a global company code in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the company code or the global company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the necessary relationships between company codes and global company codes may not have been established.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GL371 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Company Code > Define Global Company Code).
  Verify that the company code in question is correctly assigned to a global company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Global Company Code:
  
  If the company code is not assigned, you will need to assign it to a global company code. This can be done in the same configuration area.
  Ensure that the global company code is properly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Related Settings:
  
  Check if there are any other related settings that might affect the company code's configuration, such as fiscal year variants, chart of accounts, etc.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for any additional configuration steps that may be required for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that was previously generating the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OBY1, and OBY2 for company code and global company code configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to company code settings.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GL371 error and ensure that your company code is properly configured within the SAP system.