How To Fix J5355 - Cannot read the company code segment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Cannot read the company code segment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5355 - Cannot read the company code segment ?

  The SAP error message J5355, which states "Cannot read the company code segment," typically occurs when the system is unable to access or find the relevant company code data in the database. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Company Code: The company code you are trying to access may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the company code data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the database that prevent the system from retrieving the company code segment.
  
  Configuration Issues: The company code may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Transport Issues: If the company code was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Company Code Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or OBC4) to verify if the company code