How To Fix GL417 - Enter a valid company code in substitution activity &

GL417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Enter a valid company code in substitution activity &

What causes this issue?

Using the substitution activity, you can define the fixed company code
to which you want to roll up.

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?

Please enter a valid company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL417 - Enter a valid company code in substitution activity & ?

  The SAP error message GL417 "Enter a valid company code in substitution activity" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of substitution rules in the SAP system, particularly in the context of financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid company code to be entered, but it is either missing or incorrect.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Company Code: The company code may not be specified in the substitution activity.
  Invalid Company Code: The company code entered may not exist in the system or may not be active.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the substitution rules in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the substitution rules for the specified company code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Substitution Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Business Transactions