How To Fix F2245 - Company code data for consumers is automatically determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Company code data for consumers is automatically determined

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The consumer is created automatically in the reference company code
first.
If you want to create additional company codes for the consumer, you
can do this using the following transactions:
<DS:TRANS.FD01>FD01 - Create Customer FI</>
<DS:TRANS.XD01>XD01 - Create Customer Centrally</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2245 - Company code data for consumers is automatically determined ?

  The SAP error message F2245, which states "Company code data for consumers is automatically determined," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with customer accounts or invoices. This message indicates that the system is trying to automatically determine the company code data for a consumer (customer) but is unable to do so due to missing or incorrect configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The company code data for the consumer might not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the customer master data is incomplete or if the necessary settings in the financial accounting module are not in place.
  Incorrect Master Data: The customer master record may not have the required company code information filled out, or it may be set up incorrectly.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with the current configuration of the company code or customer data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for display).
  Ensure that the company code data is correctly maintained for the customer in question. This includes checking the company code, payment terms, and other relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the company code in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the company code being used.
  Use transaction code OBY6 to review the company code settings.
  
  
  
  Transaction Settings:
  
  Verify that the transaction type being processed is correctly set up to allow for the automatic determination of company code data. This may involve checking the configuration of the relevant transaction types in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XD03 (Display Customer), OBY6 (Company Code Settings), and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit customer master data and company code settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Financial Accounting module.