Company Code

What is this?

A Company Code represents a legal entity in SAP.


Why it exists?

Used for:

  • Financial accounting
  • Legal reporting
  • Balance sheet and P&L

Key Characteristics

  • Independent financial statements
  • Currency defined
  • Tax and legal structure

In SAP

  • All financial transactions are posted at company code level
  • Each company code has its own books

Process Impact

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Key Takeaway

Company Code =
→ Financial identity of the organization