How To Fix /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM268 - The company code &1 does not exist or has not been fully maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM -

• Message number: 268

• Message text: The company code &1 does not exist or has not been fully maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM268 - The company code &1 does not exist or has not been fully maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM268 indicates that the company code specified in your transaction does not exist in the system or has not been fully maintained. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Logistics processes where company codes are essential for financial and operational transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Company Code: The company code you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Incomplete Configuration: The company code exists but has not been fully configured. This could include missing settings in areas such as:
  
  Company code settings in Financial Accounting (FI)
  Missing assignment of the company code to a controlling area
  Missing or incomplete master data (e.g., vendor, customer, material)
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the company code.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to verify if the company code exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Complete Configuration:
  
  If the company code exists, ensure that it is fully maintained. Check the following:
  
  Ensure that the company code is assigned to a controlling area.
  Verify that all necessary settings (e.g., fiscal year variant, currency, etc.) are configured.
  Check if the company code is assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that any relevant master data (like vendors, customers, or materials) associated with the company code is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6 - Define Company Code
  SPRO - Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  SE16N - Data Browser to check tables related to company codes (e.g., T001 for company codes)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to company code configuration and maintenance for further guidance.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.