/ACCGO/CAS_MSG186 - Cannot find application for reference doc. &1, item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_MSG -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Cannot find application for reference doc. &1, item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG186 - Cannot find application for reference doc. &1, item &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG186 indicates that the system cannot find an application for a reference document and item specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost accounting or related processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Application: The application that is supposed to process the reference document (e.g., a purchase order, invoice, etc.) may not be configured or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The reference document number or item number may be incorrect or may not exist in the database.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in related tables or incorrect document statuses.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document or application.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the application from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Reference: Check the reference document number and item number for accuracy. Ensure that they exist in the system.
  Check Application Configuration: Ensure that the application related to the reference document is properly configured in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Review Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant database tables for inconsistencies or missing entries.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document and perform the required actions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check for background job errors)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Debugging: If you have access, you may want to debug the process to identify where the application lookup is failing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG186.