How To Fix BP311 - Please enter a sender item

BP311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Please enter a sender item

What causes this issue?

You have set flag <LS>E</> (receiver) in the first item.

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?

If you want to enter transfers or distributions, you must first enter
the sender for each transfer/distribution item, then the receiver.
In transfers you can enter more than one sender.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP311 - Please enter a sender item ?

  The SAP error message BP311 ("Please enter a sender item") typically occurs in the context of business partner (BP) management, particularly when dealing with transactions that require a sender item to be specified. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying business partner records, or during data transfer processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message BP311 is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Sender Item: The system expects a sender item (such as a business partner, customer, or vendor) to be specified, but it has not been provided in the transaction or process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the business partner settings that prevent the system from recognizing the sender item.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are importing or transferring data, the source data may not include the necessary sender item information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BP311 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that