How To Fix GL426 - Assign a valid global company to company code &


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

  • Message number: 426

  • Message text: Assign a valid global company to company code &

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  • What causes this issue?

    In the field movements you have tried to define other dimensions in
    addition to the dimension ledger. In hierarchical summarization,
    however, you can only specify the field movement for the rollup ledger
    and no other dimensions because in this type of rollup all dimensions,
    except for the ledger, are transferred 1:1.

    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 delete the dimensions that are not taken into account.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL426 - Assign a valid global company to company code & ?

    The SAP error message GL426, which states "Assign a valid global company to company code &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of company codes and their association with global companies in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting and controlling modules.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Assignment: The company code in question is not assigned to a valid global company in the system.
    2. Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to global companies and company codes.
    3. Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration tables that link company codes to global companies.
    4. Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the assignment may not have been included or may have been incorrectly set up.

    Solution:

    1. Check Global Company Assignment:

      • Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Global Company).
      • Verify that the company code is correctly assigned to a global company.
    2. Assign Company Code to Global Company:

      • If the company code is not assigned, you can assign it by selecting the appropriate global company and adding the company code.
    3. Review Configuration:

      • Ensure that the configuration settings for both the global company and the company code are correct. This can be done through the configuration menu or using transaction codes like SPRO.
    4. Check for Data Consistency:

      • Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the relevant database tables for inconsistencies. Look for tables like T001 (Company Codes) and T001W (Global Companies).
    5. Transport Issues:

      • If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
    6. Consult Documentation:

      • Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • OBY6: Assign global company to company code.
      • SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
      • SE11: Data Dictionary to check table structures.
    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.

    • User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to company code and global company assignments.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GL426 error and ensure that your company codes are properly linked to their respective global companies.

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