How To Fix GU165 - Global company & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Global company & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Global company &v1& does not exist.

System Response

The data is not updated in the central system.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU165 - Global company & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GU165, which states "Global company & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when the system is unable to find a specified global company in the configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration settings, missing entries, or issues with the company code setup.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Global Company Configuration: The global company has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code Assignment: The company code may not be correctly assigned to the global company.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the global company data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Global Company Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration path) to check if the global company is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly assigned to the global company. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Global Company.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for any inconsistencies or missing entries related to the global company.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the global company. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on setting up global companies and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OBY6 (Define Global Company), OX15 (Assign Company Code to Global Company).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GU165 error message in SAP.