How To Fix J3177 - Company code of reference account missing (account: & , &)

J3177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Company code of reference account missing (account: & , &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3177 - Company code of reference account missing (account: & , &) ?

  The SAP error message J3177 indicates that there is a missing company code for a reference account in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where a reference account is required, but the system cannot find the associated company code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference account (which could be a general ledger account or a reconciliation account) is not properly configured in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account being referenced may not be assigned to the company code in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system being unable to find the necessary company code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (for G/L accounts) or OB52 (for account assignments) and verify that the account in question is correctly set up for the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the account is active