How To Fix O1816 - Company code '&' not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Company code '&' not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1816 - Company code '&' not valid. ?

  The SAP error message O1816, which states "Company code '&' not valid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the company code configuration in the SAP system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Company Code: The company code specified does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Inactive Company Code: 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 with the configuration settings related to the company code in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the company code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check if the company code exists in the system by navigating to the relevant configuration or using transaction code OBY6 (for company code settings).
  Ensure that the company code is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the company code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings for the company code in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on company code setup and validation.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Display/Change Company Code
  OBY0: Define Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to company code validation.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles to ensure proper access rights are assigned.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the O1816 error message in SAP.