How To Fix FIPL_SAFT048 - Ship From address for invoice & is not complete

FIPL_SAFT048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPL_SAFT - SAFT: Message Class

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Ship From address for invoice & is not complete

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

FIPL_SAFT048 - Details

• The SAP error message FIPL_SAFT048 indicates that the "Ship From" address for an invoice is incomplete. This error typically arises in the context of invoicing and logistics, particularly when dealing with the SAP S/4HANA system or SAP ERP systems that handle financial and logistics data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  Incomplete Address Data: The "Ship From" address may be missing critical information such as street name, city, postal code, or country.
  
  Configuration Issues: The address format or required fields may not be properly configured in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or customer master data may not have the complete address information required for invoicing.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the invoice or related documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIPL_SAFT048 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Address Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (vendor or customer) and verify that the "Ship From"