How To Fix PD003 - No company code for controlling area &, cost center & on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PD - HR-PD: Reserved

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No company code for controlling area &, cost center & on &

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the company code for the controlling
area and cost center specified. Please check which company code is
Gssigned to controlling area &V1& and cost center &V2& on &V3&.

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 PD003 - No company code for controlling area &, cost center & on & ?

  The SAP error message PD003 indicates that there is no company code assigned to the specified controlling area and cost center. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction related to controlling (CO) that requires a valid company code, but the system cannot find a valid assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The controlling area is not assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Cost Center: The cost center may not be correctly defined or may not belong to the specified controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PD003 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Define Company Code).
  Ensure that the company code is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center:
  
  Use transaction code KS03 to display the cost center.
  Check if the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for controlling areas using transaction code OKKP.
  Ensure that the controlling area is properly configured and linked to the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the transaction you are trying to execute for any possible data entry errors, such as incorrect cost center or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKKP: Controlling Area Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area and company code settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PD003 error in SAP.