How To Fix KQ431 - Company code & does not exist. Enter an existing company code.

KQ431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Company code & does not exist. Enter an existing company code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ431 - Company code & does not exist. Enter an existing company code. ?

  The SAP error message KQ431 indicates that the company code you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to perform a transaction or access data related to a company code that has not been defined or is not active in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Company Code: The company code you entered does not exist in the SAP system.
  Inactive Company Code: The company code may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the company code you entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check the company code you are entering for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that you are using the correct company code as per your organization’s configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial