How To Fix WS887 - Enter a company code for EKORG &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Enter a company code for EKORG &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS887 - Enter a company code for EKORG & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS887 Enter a company code for EKORG &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a company code is not entered or is missing for the purchasing organization (EKORG) during a transaction or configuration step in SAP. The system requires a valid company code to be assigned to the purchasing organization to proceed, as purchasing data is company code-specific.
  In SAP, the purchasing organization (EKORG) must be linked to at least one company code (BUKRS). If this assignment is missing or the company code field is left blank during document creation or master data maintenance, the system throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing purchasing documents (e.g., purchase orders, contracts) without specifying a company code.
  During configuration or master data setup where the purchasing organization is not assigned to any company code.
  When the system tries to determine the company code for a purchasing organization but finds none assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Company Code to Purchasing Organization:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Assignment ? Purchasing ? Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code.
  Assign the relevant company code(s) to the purchasing organization (EKORG).
  
  
  
  Enter Company Code in Transaction:
  
  When creating or editing purchasing documents, ensure the company code field is filled correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the purchasing organization is properly maintained and assigned in the system.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure users understand the need to enter the company code when required.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide
  ME21N – Create Purchase Order
  OMX1 – Assign Purchasing Organization to Company Code (may vary by SAP version)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T024 – Purchasing Organizations
  T001 – Company Codes
  T024E – Purchasing Organization to Company Code assignment
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  The purchasing organization can be assigned to multiple company codes (cross-company code purchasing).
  If cross-company code purchasing is not configured, the purchasing organization must be assigned to exactly one company code.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS887 indicates that the system requires a company code to be entered or assigned for the purchasing organization (EKORG). To resolve it, assign the purchasing organization to the appropriate company code in the system configuration and ensure the company code is entered during document processing.
  
  If you need help with the exact steps or transaction codes in your SAP version, please let me know!