How To Fix GTCN_MESSAGE162 - Fail to determine company code by plant and shipping point

GTCN_MESSAGE162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GTCN_MESSAGE - GTCN: Message Class

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Fail to determine company code by plant and shipping point

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE162 - Fail to determine company code by plant and shipping point ?

  The SAP error message GTCN_MESSAGE162, which states "Fail to determine company code by plant and shipping point," typically occurs in the context of logistics and supply chain processes, particularly when dealing with the configuration of plants and shipping points in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid company code associated with the specified plant and shipping point.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The plant or shipping point may not be properly configured in the system. Specifically, the relationship between the plant, shipping point, and company code may not be established.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered for the plant or shipping point in the relevant master data records.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from a development environment to production, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or