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How To Fix GU164 - Company code & does not exist


GU164 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

  • Message number: 164

  • Message text: Company code & does not exist

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  • What causes this issue?

    Company code &v1& does not exist.

    System Response

    The data is not updated in the central system.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the definition of company code &v1& in configuration.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


GU164 - Details

  • The SAP error message GU164 indicates that the specified company code does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or access data related to a company code that has not been defined or is not active in the SAP system.
    
    Cause: Non-existent Company Code: The company code you are trying to use has not been created in the system. Inactive Company Code: The company code exists but is not active or has been marked for deletion. Incorrect Input: There may be a typographical error in the company code you entered. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
    Solution: Check Company Code Configuration: Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to verify if the company code exists. If it does not exist, you will need to create

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