How To Fix FP106 - Either customer no.or vendor no.must be filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FP - Invoice Parking

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Either customer no.or vendor no.must be filled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FP106 - Either customer no.or vendor no.must be filled ?

  The SAP error message FP106 ("Either customer no. or vendor no. must be filled") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or document creation in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires either a customer number or a vendor number to be specified, but neither has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the user has not entered either a customer number or a vendor number in the relevant fields of the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require one of these fields to be filled out for certain transactions.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Information: Ensure that either the customer number or the vendor number is filled in the relevant fields before proceeding with the transaction. 
  
  If you are processing a customer-related transaction, enter the customer number.
  If it is a vendor-related transaction, enter the vendor number.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the fields should not be mandatory for your transaction type, check with your SAP administrator or consultant to review the configuration settings in the system.
  
  
  Review Transaction Type: Make sure you are using the correct transaction type that aligns with the data you are trying to enter. Some transactions may require specific identifiers.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction you are working on to understand the requirements for customer and vendor numbers.
  
  
  Error Handling: If you are developing or customizing SAP applications, ensure that your code handles cases where these fields may be empty and provides appropriate prompts or defaults.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial postings, such as F-28 (Incoming Payments), F-53 (Outgoing Payments), or others.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to access customer and vendor data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the required fields are filled and checking the configuration, you should be able to resolve the FP106 error effectively.