How To Fix 4F404 - Select either a vendor or a customer.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Select either a vendor or a customer.

What causes this issue?

You have selected both vendor and customer for processing. This is not
allowed in this transaction.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select either vendor or customer and continue processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F404 - Select either a vendor or a customer. ?

  The SAP error message 4F404 ("Select either a vendor or a customer") typically occurs in scenarios where a transaction or operation requires the specification of either a vendor or a customer, but neither has been selected. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in financial transactions, procurement, or sales processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The user has not selected either a vendor or a customer in the transaction screen.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that requires one of these entities to be specified, but the user interface does not enforce this requirement properly.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked the selection fields or made an error in data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Vendor or Customer: Ensure that you select either a vendor or a customer in the relevant fields before proceeding with the transaction. Check the screen for dropdowns or input fields where you can specify this information.
  
  
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