How To Fix AO471 - Maintain the responsible company code before creating order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Maintain the responsible company code before creating order

What causes this issue?

You chose the "Create order" function in the appriation request.
However, you have not maintained the responsible company code in the
appropriation request (under "Organizational units"). The responsible
company code is the company code that is responsible for carrying out
the measure (order).

System Response

The system cannot create the order from appropriation request &V1&
without a responsible company code.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the responsible company code.
&NOTE&
Remember that the system uses the responsible company code for creating
the order, not the requesting company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO471 - Maintain the responsible company code before creating order ?

  The SAP error message AO471, which states "Maintain the responsible company code before creating order," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to create an asset order without having a responsible company code assigned.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system requires a company code to be defined for the asset order you are trying to create. This is essential for the system to know which company code is responsible for the asset and its associated financial transactions.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a responsible company code is assigned to the asset order. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Data (Transaction Code: AS01 or AS02).
  Ensure that the asset you are trying to create an order for has a valid company code assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Company Code in Asset Order:
  
  If you are creating an asset order (Transaction Code: AO01 or AO02), make sure to enter the responsible company code in the relevant field.
  If the company code is not available, you may need to create or configure it in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are an SAP administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for Asset Accounting to ensure that the company code is properly set up.
  You can do this by navigating to the following path in the SAP menu:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Company Code for Asset Accounting.
  
  
  Ensure that the company code is defined and active.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify asset orders and that you can access the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AO01: Create Asset Order
  AO02: Change Asset Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in asset management are trained on the importance of maintaining company codes and how to do so effectively.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO471 error and successfully create your asset order.