How To Fix RP717 - First assign a company code to the &1 business event package

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 717

• Message text: First assign a company code to the &1 business event package

What causes this issue?

There is no company code assigned to business event package &V1&.

System Response

For evaluating cost and revenue distribution, a company code and a
master cost center must be assigned to the business event package.

How to fix this error?

To do this you must assign an organizational unit to the module to
which the business event package belongs. To this organizational unit,
or to a higher organizational unit in the organizational hierarchy, you
must assign a company code (via account assignment features) and a cost
center (via relationships).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP717 - First assign a company code to the &1 business event package ?

  The SAP error message RP717, which states "First assign a company code to the &1 business event package," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with business event packages in the context of payroll or personnel administration.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to process a business event package (like a payroll run or a similar operation) that has not been properly configured with a company code. The company code is a critical organizational unit in SAP that represents a legal entity for financial reporting purposes. Without a company code assigned to the business event package, the system cannot proceed with the operation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a company code to the relevant business event package. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for your business event package. This is usually found under the HCM module.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code:
  
  Look for the option to define or assign company codes to business event packages. This may be under a path like:
  
  SPRO > Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll: General Settings > Define Business Event Packages
  
  
  Select the business event package that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Assign the appropriate company code to the package.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the company code, make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  Once the company code is assigned, try to re-run the process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or PA30 for personnel administration tasks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring business event packages and company codes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s advisable to test the process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.