How To Fix CK189 - Specify either company code or chart of accounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Specify either company code or chart of accounts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK189 - Specify either company code or chart of accounts ?

  The SAP error message CK189, which states "Specify either company code or chart of accounts," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling transactions where the system requires specific organizational data to proceed. This error indicates that the system needs either a company code or a chart of accounts to be specified in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a company code or chart of accounts in the relevant fields.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the company code or chart of accounts.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute requires one of these parameters to be defined, and neither has been provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Input Required Data:
  
  Ensure that you enter either a valid company code or a chart of accounts in the relevant fields of the transaction.
  If you are unsure of the values, you can look them up in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the company code and chart of accounts are correctly configured in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction codes like OX15 for company codes and OB13 for chart of accounts).
  Ensure that the company code is assigned to the correct chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  If you are using a custom transaction or report, check the underlying code or settings to ensure that it is designed to accept and process the required parameters.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the company code or chart of accounts you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: Assign company code to chart of accounts.
  OX02: Change company code.
  OBD2: Define chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering the correct organizational data in transactions to avoid such errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK189 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.