How To Fix CPCL020 - Header cannot be determined, due to lack of identifying data

CPCL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL - Service Layer for Plans, Sequences, Operations, and Subober.

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Header cannot be determined, due to lack of identifying data

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE EWB_TXT_INTERNAL_ERROR1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The system tried to determine the data in a header However, not all the
data required to identify a header has been transferred.
INCLUDE EWB_TXT_INTERNAL_ERROR2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCL020 - Header cannot be determined, due to lack of identifying data ?

  The SAP error message CPCL020, which states "Header cannot be determined, due to lack of identifying data," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or similar functionalities. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary header information for a document or transaction because it lacks the required identifying data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, or projects) may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured properly to allow for the identification of the header.
  Incomplete Transaction Data: The transaction being processed may not have all the necessary fields filled out, leading to a lack of identifying information.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the controlling area, document types, or other related