How To Fix IDFI287 - The selected company code &1 must be located in country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFI - International Development

• Message number: 287

• Message text: The selected company code &1 must be located in country &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFI287 - The selected company code &1 must be located in country &2 ?

  The SAP error message IDFI287 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code and the country in which it is supposed to be located. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an action that requires the company code to be associated with a specific country, but the system finds that the company code is not set up correctly for that country.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured in the system to reflect the correct country.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the company code or the country during the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the company code may not be aligned with the country settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit, Delete, or Display G/L Account).
  Verify that the company code is correctly assigned to the appropriate country.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is using the correct company code and that it corresponds to the expected country.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  If the company code is not set up for the correct country, you may need to adjust the master data. This can involve creating a new company code or modifying the existing one to ensure it is associated with the correct country.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to ensure that all configurations are correct and that there are no additional settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OBC4, and OBY1 for company code settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to company code settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.