How To Fix REXCAT005 - Company name missing; see global paramters for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCAT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Company name missing; see global paramters for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCAT005 - Company name missing; see global paramters for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message REXCAT005 indicates that there is a missing company name for a specific company code in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or process data related to a company code that has not been properly configured with a corresponding company name.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The company code has not been assigned a company name in the global parameters.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for the company code.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary company name settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REXCAT005 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit, Delete, or Display G/L Account).
  Verify that the company code in question is correctly configured and has a valid company name assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Name:
  
  If the company name is missing, you can assign it by editing the company code settings. Ensure that you fill in the required fields, including the company name.
  
  
  
  Global Parameters:
  
  Check the global parameters for the company code. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SPRO and ensuring that all necessary global parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included. If not, you may need to re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6 - Configuration for company code.
  SPRO - Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring company codes and understanding global parameters.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the company code is properly configured with a company name, you should be able to resolve the REXCAT005 error effectively.