How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1021 - No company code is defined in sales document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No company code is defined in sales document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1021 - No company code is defined in sales document ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1021 No company code is defined in sales document typically occurs in the context of sales document processing, such as sales orders, quotations, or contracts. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid company code associated with the sales document you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The sales document does not have a company code assigned to it. This can happen if the document was created without specifying a company code or if there was an error during the document creation process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the company code from being determined correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data (like customer or material master) that lead to the company code not being recognized.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign a company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sales Document: Review the sales document in question to ensure that a company code is assigned. You can do this by navigating to the document in the SAP GUI and checking the header information.
  Create/Update Sales Document: If the company code is missing, you may need to create a new sales document or update the existing one to include the company code.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the company code is correctly set up for the sales area. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under Sales and Distribution settings.
  Check Master Data: Verify that the customer master data and other relevant master data are correctly maintained and associated with the appropriate company code.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the sales document and its associated company code.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to work with sales documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to see why the company code is not being determined.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.