How To Fix GL608 - A local company code is not assigned to global company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 608

• Message text: A local company code is not assigned to global company code &

What causes this issue?

A local company code belonging to global company code &v1& could not
be found.

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?

Check your customizing for the global company code &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL608 - A local company code is not assigned to global company code & ?

  The SAP error message GL608 indicates that a local company code is not assigned to a global company code. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an attempt to perform transactions that require a linkage between local and global company codes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The local company code has not been assigned to the global company code in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to company codes and their assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of company codes during transaction processing can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GL608 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Company Code > Assign Company Code to Global Company Code).
  Verify if the local company code is assigned to the correct global company code. If not, you will need to create the assignment.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Codes:
  
  If the assignment is missing, you can create it by selecting the local company code and the corresponding global company code, then saving the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for both local and global company codes are correctly set up. This includes checking the settings in the Enterprise Structure.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to company codes. This can include checking for any recent changes that may have affected the assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on company code assignments and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (Assign Company Code to Global Company Code), OX15 (Create Company Code), and OX16 (Change Company Code).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to company code assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.