How To Fix MN198 - Company code & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Company code & not defined

What causes this issue?

No data is available for company code no. &V1&. For billing at plant
level, the system needs the company code of the plants. In the case of
a billing document at purchasing organization level, the company code
is maintained at rebate arrangement level.

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?

Check and correct the data of the rebate arrangement.
Or get your system administrator to maintain company code &V1&.
(<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUSAPCOX18>Assign plant to company code</>.)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN198 - Company code & not defined ?

  The SAP error message MN198, which states "Company code & not defined," typically occurs when a company code that is being referenced in a transaction or process is not defined in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of financial documents, posting transactions, or running reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The company code has not been created or configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Input: The company code entered in the transaction is incorrect or does not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the company code may not have been included or properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to verify if the company code exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Ensure that the company code entered in the transaction is correct. Double-check for typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, verify that the company code was included in the migration process and that all necessary configurations were completed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly assigned to allow access to the company code.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.