How To Fix OB156 - Invalid company code &; check your entry

OB156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Invalid company code &; check your entry

What causes this issue?

The company code that was entered does not exist in table T001.

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?

Please choose a valid 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 OB156 - Invalid company code &; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message "OB156 Invalid company code; check your entry" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or access a configuration related to a company code that does not exist or is not properly defined in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Company Code: The company code you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Entry: There may be a typographical error in the company code you entered.
  Company Code Not Active: The company code exists 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: The company code may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or OBY1 for company code settings) to check if the company code exists.
  Ensure that you are