How To Fix RECETM009 - &1: Company code for contract and asset must match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 009

• Message text: &1: Company code for contract and asset must match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM009 - &1: Company code for contract and asset must match ?

  The SAP error message RECETM009 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code of a contract and the company code of the associated asset. This error typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or contract management when trying to perform operations that require both the contract and the asset to belong to the same company code.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the contract and the asset are assigned to different company codes. In SAP, each asset and contract must be linked to the same company code for transactions to be processed correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the asset accounting or contract management modules.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating or modifying contracts or assets can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Codes:
  
  Verify the company code assigned to the contract. You can do this by navigating to the contract in the SAP system and checking its details.
  Similarly, check the company code assigned to the asset. You can do this by accessing the asset master record.
  
  
  
  Align Company Codes:
  
  If you find that the company codes do not match, you will need to either:
  
  Change the company code of the contract to match the asset's company code, or
  Change the company code of the asset to match the contract's company code.
  
  
  Note that changing the company code of an asset may have implications for financial reporting and should be done with caution.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the asset accounting and contract management modules to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to change company codes or troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and ME31K (Create Contract) to manage assets and contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Asset Accounting and Contract Management documentation for best practices and guidelines on managing company codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RECETM009 error in your SAP system.