How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1019 - Enter a company code or purchasing document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Enter a company code or purchasing document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1019 - Enter a company code or purchasing document ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1019 indicates that a company code or purchasing document is required but has not been provided in the context of a specific transaction or process. This error typically occurs in the SAP Purchasing module when the system expects a company code or a purchasing document number to be entered, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a company code or purchasing document number in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the purchasing documents or company codes in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing documents or company codes.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can arise from bugs or inconsistencies in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Information: Ensure that you enter a valid company code and/or purchasing document number in the relevant fields before executing the transaction.
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for purchasing documents and company codes in the SAP system. Ensure that they are correctly set up and active.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the purchasing documents and company codes. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction you are trying to execute to ensure that you are following the correct procedure.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to purchasing, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this error.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering purchasing documents and company codes to minimize the occurrence of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.