How To Fix MY046 - Company code & set automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Company code & set automatically

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY046 - Company code & set automatically ?

  The SAP error message MY046 typically indicates that a company code is being set automatically in a transaction or process where it is not expected or allowed. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation of financial documents, postings, or when executing certain reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MY046 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to automatically assign a company code based on certain criteria, but the criteria may not be met in the current context.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: If the master data (like vendor, customer, or material) does not have a valid company code assigned, the system may attempt to set one automatically.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may not be compatible with the automatic assignment of a company code, leading to this error.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action in the specified