How To Fix 7Q802 - Enter either a vendor or a customer

7Q802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7Q - Messages for new withholding tax functions

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Enter either a vendor or a customer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7Q802 - Enter either a vendor or a customer ?

  The SAP error message 7Q802 ("Enter either a vendor or a customer") typically occurs in scenarios where a transaction or process requires the specification of either a vendor or a customer, but neither has been provided. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) and Materials Management (MM).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A user attempts to create or process a document (like an invoice, purchase order, etc.) that requires either a vendor (for procurement) or a customer (for sales) but fails to enter one of these mandatory fields.
  The system is configured to require either a vendor or a customer for the specific transaction being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction you are trying to execute when the error occurs.
  Check Required Fields: Look for fields labeled "Vendor" or "Customer" in the transaction screen.
  Enter the Missing Information:
  If you are processing a purchase-related document, enter