How To Fix CH098 - Specify application "1" or "2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CH - CAD/PP integration messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Specify application "1" or "2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CH098 - Specify application "1" or "2" ?

  The SAP error message CH098, which states "Specify application '1' or '2'," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify which application you want to use for a particular transaction or report.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a specific application (like cost center accounting or internal orders) but does not specify which one.
  The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in the application being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CH098 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify the Application: When prompted, ensure that you explicitly select either application "1" (Cost Center Accounting) or application "2" (Internal Orders) as required by the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Check Transaction Parameters: Review