How To Fix VFRR057 - Company code &1 is not valid; line cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VFRR - SD revenue recognition

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Company code &1 is not valid; line cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VFRR057 - Company code &1 is not valid; line cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message:
  VFRR057 Company code &1 is not valid; line cannot be created
  typically occurs in the context of Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) or related financial document processing scenarios where a company code specified in the document or line item is not recognized or valid in the system.
  
  Cause
  
  The company code entered in the invoice line or document does not exist in the SAP system.
  The company code might be incorrectly entered or mistyped.
  The company code is not assigned or configured properly in the relevant organizational data.
  The document or line item is referencing a company code that is not active or has been deleted.
  In some cases, the error can occur if the company code is not maintained in the customizing settings for the relevant application (e.g., FI, MM, or VIM).
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Check the company code entered in the document or line item.
  Use transaction OBY6 to verify if the company code exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Correct the Company Code:
  
  If the company code is incorrect, correct it to a valid company code.
  If the company code is missing, enter a valid company code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure the company code is properly configured in the system.
  Check if the company code is assigned to the relevant controlling area or purchasing organization if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify vendor master data or other master data involved to ensure the company code is valid and assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during interface processing (e.g., from an external system or VIM), verify the mapping and data transfer to ensure the company code is correctly passed.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After correcting the company code, try to recreate or post the document again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6 – Display/Change Company Code
  OBA7 – Maintain Company Code for Document Types
  FB03 – Display Document (to check existing documents)
  VIM transactions if related to Vendor Invoice Management
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to VFRR057 for any specific patches or updates.
  Review the configuration guides for company code setup in FI and MM modules.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  This error is common when uploading or interfacing invoices where the company code is hardcoded or incorrectly mapped.
  Also appears if a company code is used in a document but not maintained in the customizing for the document type or transaction.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, module, or process where the error occurs), I can help with more specific guidance.