How To Fix PX036 - Invalid company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PX - HR-PA: Error messages for XPRAs

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Invalid company code &1

What causes this issue?

As of Release 3.1H, several information types in HR contain new
currency fields. These currency fields must contain the appropriate
company code currency in all personnel records.
Some personnel numbers have been assigned to an invalid company code
&V1&. If records for these information types exist for these personnel
numbers, no currency modification will take place if the personnel
number has no other permitted company code assignment.
The appropriate personnel numbers are listed after this notification.
Please check these personnel numbers.
If necessary, see the documentation on the conversion report program
RPU31HXX.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PX036 - Invalid company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message PX036 "Invalid company code &1" typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a transaction or access data related to a company code that does not exist or is not valid in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction does not exist in the SAP system.
  Inactive Company Code: The company code may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the company code from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check the company code entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and matches the company codes defined in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OBY6 (for company code settings) or OBY0 (for company code assignment).
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Status:
  
  Ensure that the company code is active. You can check this in the configuration settings or by using transaction OBY6.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If the company code is supposed to be valid and active, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code Check:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code for the operation you are trying to perform. Some transactions may have specific requirements regarding company codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OBY0, and SE93 (for checking transaction codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for company code configuration and management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the problem to your SAP support team or consult SAP support for further assistance.