How To Fix GU296 - Enter a master data company code for global company &

GU296 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 296

• Message text: Enter a master data company code for global company &

What causes this issue?

The system checks the validity of clearing documents in global
companies for clearing postings by using the master data company code
assigned to the global company. However, global company &v1& has not
assigned a master data company code.

System Response

Clearing cannot take place.

How to fix this error?

Check your Customizing for global company &v1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU296 - Enter a master data company code for global company & ?

  The SAP error message GU296, which states "Enter a master data company code for global company &," typically occurs when there is an issue related to the configuration of company codes in the context of a global company setup. This error is often encountered in the SAP system when trying to perform operations that require a valid company code but none has been specified or configured correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The error usually arises when the system expects a company code to be defined for a global company, but it is either missing or not properly assigned.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the global company settings in the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have failed to enter a valid company code in the relevant transaction or master data record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or