How To Fix 88180 - References without company code are still defined for article &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 180

• Message text: References without company code are still defined for article &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88180 - References without company code are still defined for article & ?

  The SAP error message 88180, which states "References without company code are still defined for article &," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management within SAP. This error indicates that there are references to a material (article) that do not have an associated company code, which is necessary for proper financial and inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code Assignment: The material may have been created or modified without a company code assignment, which is essential for financial transactions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where references to the material exist without a corresponding company code.
  Incomplete Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the related organizational units may not be complete, leading to references that lack company code information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct company code. If not, you may need to create or update the material master data with the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Review Related References:
  
  Check for any related documents or references (like purchase orders, sales orders, etc.) that may be linked to the material. Ensure that these references are correctly assigned to a company code.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to change the material master data and ensure that all necessary fields, including company code, are filled out correctly.
  You can also use MMR1 to check for any inconsistencies in the material master.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If there are obsolete or incorrect references, consider cleaning up the data by removing or correcting these references.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling this error in your system version.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transactions again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material management and company code assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 88180 and ensure that your material references are correctly associated with the appropriate company codes.