How To Fix /SCMTMS/SUBCONTR016 - Procuring company code is empty for document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SUBCONTR -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Procuring company code is empty for document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SUBCONTR016 - Procuring company code is empty for document &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SUBCONTR016 indicates that the procuring company code is empty for a specific document. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with subcontracting processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a procuring company code to be defined for a document (such as a purchase order or a transportation request), but it is missing. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the relevant document type may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Data: The document may not have been populated with the necessary company code information.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like vendor or material master) may not have the required company code assigned.
  User Input Error: During document creation or modification, the user may have inadvertently left the company code field blank.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Details:
  
  Open the document that is causing the error and verify if the procuring company code is indeed missing.
  If it is missing, enter the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the document type in question is set up correctly in the SAP system. This may involve checking the customizing settings in SPRO related to Transportation Management and Subcontracting.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the vendor or material involved in the document. Ensure that the necessary company codes are assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If the document was created or modified by a user, ensure that they are aware of the requirement to fill in the procuring company code. Provide training if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the company code is being set or why it is not being populated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or /SCMTMS/PRC (Transportation Management) to access and modify the relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide patches or additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Transportation Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.