How To Fix KS009 - Company code & does not exist (check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Company code & does not exist (check your entry)

What causes this issue?

Company code &v1& is not valid for your controlling area. You can only
assign a cost center to a company code that was assigned to the cost
center's controlling area during Customizing.

How to fix this error?

Choose F4 input help in the "Company code" field to display all company
codes assigned to the controlling area. If no entries are displayed,
then no company codes were assigned to the controlling area.
In Customizing, check the controlling area definition and the
assignment of company codes to the controlling area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS009 - Company code & does not exist (check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message KS009, which states "Company code & does not exist (check your entry)," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action related to a company code that is not recognized by the system. This can happen in various transactions, especially in controlling (CO) or financial (FI) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code Entry: The company code you entered may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Company Code Not Created: The company code may not have been created in the system.
  Company Code Not Active: The company code might exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the company code from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entry: Verify that the company code you entered is correct. Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces.
  Company Code Creation: If the company code does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the SAP system by navigating to:
  
  Transaction Code: OX15 (for creating company codes).
  
  
  Check Activation: If the company code exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can also be done in the configuration settings.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the company code. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the company code is properly set up in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OX15: Create/Change Company Code
  OX02: Change Company Code
  OX03: Display Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to company code errors.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on managing company codes and related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.