How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING253 - Invalid affiliated company &

/PRA/ACCOUNTING253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Invalid affiliated company &

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/PRA/ACCOUNTING253 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING253 Invalid affiliated company & typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with accounting or financial transactions related to affiliated companies. This error indicates that the system cannot recognize or validate the specified affiliated company in the transaction you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The affiliated company code entered may not exist in the system or may be incorrectly typed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The affiliated company may not be properly configured in the system, meaning it hasn't been set up in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the affiliated company data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the affiliated company, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Inactive Company: The affiliated company may be inactive or not available for transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Company Code: Check the company code you are entering to ensure it