How To Fix OIUCM860 - Entity Code must be entered if PRA company code data exists

OIUCM860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCM - E&P Common Messages Across All Sub-Systems

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Entity Code must be entered if PRA company code data exists

What causes this issue?

The entity code identifies the vendor as being an E<(>&<)><(>&<)>P
owner. Without the entity type the vendor cannot be used in the E
<(>&<)><(>&<)>P system. Equally, if the vendor exists as an E<(>&<)>
<(>&<)>P owner the entity type cannot be updated or removed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter an valid entity code or remove the E<(>&<)><(>&<)>P company code
data first.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCM860 - Entity Code must be entered if PRA company code data exists ?

  The SAP error message OIUCM860 indicates that when working with a PRA (Product Registration and Authorization) company code, an entity code must be provided. This error typically arises in the context of managing product registrations or authorizations within the SAP system, particularly in the Oil and Gas industry or similar sectors where product compliance is critical.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to save or process data related to a PRA company code, but the required entity code field is left blank.
  The system requires an entity code to identify the specific entity associated with the PRA company code, which is necessary for compliance and regulatory purposes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OIUCM860 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered all required fields, particularly the entity code. The entity code is often a unique identifier for the product or service being registered.
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings: Verify the configuration of the