How To Fix ICLCUST194 - Name field for company code &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLCUST - Checking Customizing Tables

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Name field for company code &1 is empty

What causes this issue?

The cross-language name for company code &V1& only consists of blanks.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create a name for company code &V1&.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLCUST194 - Name field for company code &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message ICLCUST194 indicates that the name field for a specified company code is empty. This error typically arises in the context of configuration or data entry within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to financial accounting or controlling.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the name field for the specified company code has not been filled in during the configuration of the company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the company code settings, the name field may not have been populated correctly.
  User Input Error: During manual entry or updates, the user may have inadvertently left the name field blank.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICLCUST194 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Company.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Details:
  
  Locate the company code that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Open the details for that company code.
  
  
  
  Fill in the Name Field:
  
  Ensure that the name field (often labeled as "Company Name" or similar) is filled in with the appropriate name for the company code.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making the changes, validate the configuration by attempting to perform the action that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes (if applicable):
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the quality and production environments as necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to define company codes) or OX15 (to maintain company code data) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on maintaining company codes and related settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to company code settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be underlying issues related to system configuration or data integrity.