How To Fix KW009 - The company code does not exist (check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The 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 business process to a company code which has been assigned
during customizingg to the business process's controlling area.

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?

Use F4 "Possible entries" on the "Company code" field to see a list of
all company codes assigned to the controlling area during customizing.
If no entries are displayed, no company code has been assigned to the
controlling area. In customizing check the controlling area to company
code assignment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW009 - The company code does not exist (check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message KW009, which states "The company code does not exist (check your entry)," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or access data related to a company code that is not recognized by the system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  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.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Entry: Verify that the company code you entered is correct. Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces.
  Create Company Code: If the company code does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the transaction code OX02 (or SPRO) to configure company codes.
  Activate Company Code: If the company code exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can also be done in the configuration settings.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the company code. You may need to contact your system administrator for assistance.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, 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: 
  
  OX02: Create/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 Help documentation for detailed information on company code configuration and management.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles to ensure that they include access to the relevant company codes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.