How To Fix HRPAY99OC087 - Company code "&" is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Company code "&" is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC087 - Company code "&" is invalid ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC087 indicates that the company code specified in the payroll processing is invalid. This error typically arises during payroll processing in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when the system cannot recognize the company code provided in the payroll run.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code entered may not exist in the system or may have been mistyped.
  Inactive Company Code: The company code might exist but is not active or has been deactivated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the company code in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check the company code entered in the payroll run. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OBY6 (for company code settings) to see if the company code is listed.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Status:
  
  Ensure that the company code is active. If it has been deactivated, you will need to reactivate it or use a different company code.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the company code in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  You can check the configuration in the SPRO transaction under the path: IMG > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Company Code.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user executing the payroll run has the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: To check company code settings.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings.
  SU01: To check user authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid company code in SAP payroll processing.