How To Fix IDCN003 - Company code in variant & of report & is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Company code in variant & of report & is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN003 - Company code in variant & of report & is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message IDCN003 indicates that there is an issue with the company code specified in a variant of a report. This error typically arises when the company code entered in the variant does not exist, is not valid, or is not authorized for the user executing the report.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Company Code: The company code specified in the report variant does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Incorrect Variant Configuration: The variant may have been incorrectly configured, leading to the inclusion of an invalid or incorrect company code.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that lead to the company code being deemed incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code:
  
  Verify that the company code specified in the report variant exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data areas in SAP.
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the list of company codes.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the report in question and check the variant settings. Ensure that the company code is correctly entered.
  You can access the variant by executing the report and selecting the "Variants" option.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team or by using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Correct the Variant:
  
  If the company code is incorrect, update the variant with the correct company code.
  Save the changes and try executing the report again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to the report you are running.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6 - Display Company Codes
  SE38 or SA38 - Execute Report
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly assigned to allow access to the necessary company codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDCN003 error and successfully execute the report.