How To Fix GJ405 - You must select either EDI or paper

GJ405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 405

• Message text: You must select either EDI or paper

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ405 - You must select either EDI or paper ?

  The SAP error message GJ405 ("You must select either EDI or paper") typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with the transmission of documents such as invoices or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a method of document transmission, either through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or via paper.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transmission Method: The error arises when the user attempts to process a document without selecting a method for sending it. The system needs to know how to transmit the document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not properly set up, leading to the requirement for a transmission method not being met.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked selecting the appropriate option for document transmission.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Transmission Method:
  
  When processing the document, ensure that you select either EDI or paper as the transmission method. This is usually done