How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1016 - No company code has been defined in the purchasing document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No company code has been defined in the purchasing document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1016 - No company code has been defined in the purchasing document ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1016 No company code has been defined in the purchasing document typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system cannot find a valid company code associated with the document. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Company Code: The purchasing document may not have a company code assigned to it. This can happen if the document was created incorrectly or if there was an issue during the document creation process.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The company code may not be properly configured in the system, or the purchasing organization may not be linked to a valid company code.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to the omission of the company code.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the purchasing document may not be configured to allow for a company code.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Details: Review the purchasing document to ensure that a company code is assigned. You can do this by navigating to the document in the SAP system and checking the header information.
  
  
  Assign Company Code: If the company code is missing, you may need to edit the purchasing document to assign a valid company code. This can typically be done in the document's header section.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the purchasing organization and ensure that it is linked to a valid company code. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the following path:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Company Code for Purchasing Organization.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Verify that the document type used for the purchasing document is correctly configured to allow for a company code. This can also be checked in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to access and modify purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchasing documents, as lack of authorization can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1016.