How To Fix KG855 - Enter a company code

KG855 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Enter a company code

What causes this issue?

If you select currency type 10 (company code currency) or 12 (company
code currency with profit center valuation), you must specify a company
code. The company code determines the currency in which the plan data
is stored.

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?

Choose the characteristic "Company code" in the general data selection
or in the rows or columns.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG855 - Enter a company code ?

  The SAP error message KG855, which states "Enter a company code," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a company code to be specified, but it has not been provided. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not entered a company code in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it expects a company code to be entered for certain transactions or reports.
  User Role/Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select a company code.
  Transaction-Specific Requirements: Some transactions may inherently require a company code to be specified, and if the user skips this step, the error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Company Code: The simplest solution is to ensure that you enter a