How To Fix FOPC_CASE027 - Enter an owner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPC_CASE - Assessment, Issue, Remediation, and Case

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Enter an owner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPC_CASE027 - Enter an owner ?

  The SAP error message FOPC_CASE027: "Enter an owner" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Operations or similar modules where ownership of a case or item needs to be specified. This error indicates that a required field for the owner of a case or item has not been filled in.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Owner Information: The most common cause of this error is that the field for specifying the owner of the case or item is left blank.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require an owner to be assigned but are not set up correctly.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to assign an owner, leading to the inability to fill in the required field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Owner Information: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the owner and enter the appropriate user ID or name.
  Ensure that the owner you are trying to assign is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings related to case management or ownership in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the system is set up to require an owner and that the necessary fields are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to assign an owner. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  If permissions are lacking, contact your SAP administrator to adjust the user roles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files that pertain to the specific module you are working with. This may provide additional context or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing cases or ownership assignments.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of filling in all required fields, including owner information, to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FOPC_CASE027 error and successfully enter the required owner information.