How To Fix /SAPPCE/01021 - Company code must be &1 and may not be changed

/SAPPCE/01021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/01 -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Company code must be &1 and may not be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/01021 - Company code must be &1 and may not be changed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/01021 Company code must be &1 and may not be changed typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or master data management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the company code associated with a particular transaction or master data record is fixed and cannot be altered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Fixed Company Code: The transaction or master data record is linked to a specific company code, and the system is designed to prevent changes to this association to maintain data integrity.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict changes to certain fields, including the company code, after a record has been created.
  Data Consistency: Changing the company code could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data integrity, which is why the system enforces this restriction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Company Code: Verify that you are working with the correct company code. If you need to perform a transaction for