How To Fix OB021 - License type for company can be 0001, 0002, 0008 or 0010

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: License type for company can be 0001, 0002, 0008 or 0010

What causes this issue?

Only four values are possible:
0001 European excise duty licenses
0010 European excise duty licenses (enhanced)
0002 North American tax exemption licenses
0008 Far East permits

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB021 - License type for company can be 0001, 0002, 0008 or 0010 ?

  The SAP error message OB021 indicates that there is an issue with the license type assigned to a company code in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the license type for a company code is not set correctly or is invalid. The valid license types mentioned in the error message are 0001, 0002, 0008, or 0010.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect License Type: The company code has been assigned a license type that is not recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings related to company codes and their associated license types.
  Data Entry Error: The license type may have been entered incorrectly during the setup of the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB021 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check License Type Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Records > G/L Accounts > Company Code Data).
  Verify the license type assigned to the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Correct the License Type:
  
  If the license type is incorrect, change it to one of the valid types (0001, 0002, 0008, or 0010).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the company code is properly configured in the system.
  Check if there are any other related settings that might affect the license type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on license types and their implications.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after making the necessary changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  License Types:
  
  0001: Standard License
  0002: Development License
  0008: Test License
  0010: Training License
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 for company code settings and OBY1 for general ledger settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to license management and company code configuration for additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OB021 error and ensure that the company code is correctly configured with a valid license type.