How To Fix VF086 - Company code &1 is not defined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Company code &1 is not defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF086 - Company code &1 is not defined. ?

  The SAP error message VF086 indicates that the company code specified in the transaction is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a billing document (like an invoice) and the system cannot find the company code associated with the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Not Defined: The company code you are trying to use has not been set up in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the company code field.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Define Company Code) to verify if the company code is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Company Code:
  
  If the company code does not exist, you can create it using the transaction code OBY6.
  Fill in the necessary details such as company name, address, and other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the company code entered in the transaction to ensure there are no typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is properly assigned to the relevant organizational units and that all necessary customizing settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring company codes and related financial settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VF086 error and successfully process your billing documents.