How To Fix PG488 - The selected company code differs from the valid company code.

PG488 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 488

• Message text: The selected company code differs from the valid company code.

What causes this issue?

Personnel area &V1& is assigned to company code &V2&. The company code
you selected (&V3&) is not valid for this personnel area (according to
the Customizing entries in table T500P).

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 correct your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG488 - The selected company code differs from the valid company code. ?

  The SAP error message PG488 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code you are trying to use and the valid company code for the transaction or operation you are attempting to perform. This error typically arises in scenarios where specific configurations or settings are tied to particular company codes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code Selection: The company code you selected does not match the one that is valid for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Configuration Issues: The transaction may be configured to only allow certain company codes, and the one you selected is not included in that configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple data entry error where the wrong company code was entered or selected.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selected company code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Company Code: Check the company code you are trying to use and ensure it is the correct