How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING225 - Owner is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Owner is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING225 - Owner is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING225 Owner is missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP Public Sector Management (PSM) or SAP Real Estate Management (RE) modules. This error indicates that a required owner or responsible party for a particular accounting entry or transaction is not specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Owner Assignment: The error usually arises when an accounting document or transaction is created without assigning an owner or responsible party. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data in the master records.
  Data Entry Issues: During data entry, the field for the owner may have been left blank or not filled in correctly.
  Configuration Settings: The system may require an owner to be specified based on the configuration settings in the relevant module.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (e.g., business partner, cost center, or project) has the owner or responsible party assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction and verifying the owner field.
  Update Transaction Data: If you are entering a transaction, make sure to fill in the owner field. If it is a mandatory field, it must be populated before saving the transaction.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the owner field is set up correctly. This may involve checking the customizing settings for the relevant module.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the error message and the required fields for the transaction you are working with.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate to the master data or configuration settings, such as BP for Business Partner, KS01 for Cost Center, or CJ20N for Project Management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions that may not be immediately apparent.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the owner field in the relevant transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.