How To Fix KT_CORE166 - Company code & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT_CORE - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Company code & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT_CORE166 - Company code & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KT_CORE166 indicates that the specified company code does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations related to financial transactions, reporting, or configuration that require a valid company code.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Company Code Not Created: The company code may not have been created in the system.
  Company Code Not Active: The company code may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Company Code: Check the company code you are trying to use. Ensure it is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OBY6 (for company code settings) or OBC4 (for company code assignment).
  
  
  
  Create Company Code: If the company code does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code OX02.
  
  Ensure that all necessary details are filled out correctly during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Check Activation: If the company code exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  This can also be done in the company code settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code.
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  OBY6: Display/Change Company Code
  OX02: Create Company Code
  OBC4: Assign Company Code to Company
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to company code errors.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on company code setup and management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.