How To Fix CMMFDOF_ORDER_FILL196 - Order &1: Reference Acc is blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMFDOF_ORDER_FILL - Commodity Derivative Order Fill Messages

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Order &1: Reference Acc is blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMFDOF_ORDER_FILL196 - Order &1: Reference Acc is blank ?

  The SAP error message CMMFDOF_ORDER_FILL196 with the description "Order &1: Reference Acc is blank" typically occurs in the context of order management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that a reference account (which is often required for financial postings or cost allocations) is missing for the specified order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Account: The primary cause of this error is that the reference account field is not populated in the order details. This can happen if the order was created without specifying a reference account or if the reference account was inadvertently deleted or not maintained.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the reference account from being assigned correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the creation or modification of the order can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Details: 
  
  Go to the order in question (using transaction codes like CO02 for production orders or CO03 for display).
  Verify if the reference account field is indeed blank. If it is, you will need to fill it in with the appropriate account.
  
  
  
  Maintain Reference Account:
  
  If the reference account is missing, you can manually enter the correct reference account in the order details.
  Ensure that the reference account is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to order types and reference accounts in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OPL8 for order types).
  Ensure that the reference account is correctly defined for the order type being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the creation and management of orders to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify the order and enter the reference account.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Training: Consider training sessions or materials on order management in SAP to better understand the processes and configurations involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.