How To Fix WP418 - Company code & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Company code & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Company code &V1& does not exist.

System Response

The data could not be processed.

How to fix this error?

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUSAPCOX02>Enter the relevant company code&V1&</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP418 - Company code & does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WP418: Company code & does not exist:
  
  Error Message:
  WP418: Company code & does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system cannot find the specified company code in the SAP system during a transaction or process. The placeholder "&" will be replaced by the actual company code entered by the user.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The company code entered does not exist in the system.
  Typographical error in the company code.
  The company code has not been created or activated in the system.
  The company code is not assigned or linked properly in the relevant organizational structure.
  The user is trying to access or post data for a company code that is not valid in the current client or system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Company Code:
  
  Check the company code entered for any typing mistakes.
  Confirm the company code exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code OX02 to display and verify the list of company codes.
  If the company code does not exist, create it using OX02 or consult your SAP FI consultant.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Assignments:
  
  Ensure the company code is properly assigned to the controlling area or other relevant organizational units if applicable.
  Use transaction codes like OX18 (Assign company code to controlling area).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code.
  Sometimes, the company code exists but the user is restricted from accessing it.
  
  
  
  Check Client and System:
  
  Make sure you are working in the correct client where the company code is defined.
  Sometimes, company codes are client-specific.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  If the problem persists, check SAP Notes or contact SAP support for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX02 – Define Company Code
  OBY6 – Company Code Global Data
  OX18 – Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  SPRO – SAP Reference IMG (to configure company codes)
  
  
  
  Modules Affected:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI)
  Controlling (CO)
  Logistics (MM, SD) when company code is involved
  
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Posting financial documents
  Creating or changing master data
  Running reports or transactions that require company code validation
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where the error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.