How To Fix GM119 - Global company & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Global company & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM119 - Global company & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message GM119, which states "Global company & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Public Sector Management (PSM) or the SAP Grants Management (GM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a definition for the specified global company in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The global company has not been defined in the system. This could happen if the configuration for the global company was not completed or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Input: The global company code entered in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the global company data.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Global Company:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant area for defining global companies (usually found under the Public Sector Management or Grants Management settings).
  Ensure that the global company in question is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Input:
  
  Verify that the global company code entered in the transaction is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the global company. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to define a global company in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or GM01 (for managing grants) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GM119 error and ensure that the global company is properly defined in your SAP system.