How To Fix ID_WT073 - (E) The First Forname of Sub-Contractor &2 of Company Code &1 is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_WT - International Development - Withholding Tax Reporting Tool

• Message number: 073

• Message text: (E) The First Forname of Sub-Contractor &2 of Company Code &1 is missing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_WT073 - (E) The First Forname of Sub-Contractor &2 of Company Code &1 is missing. ?

  The SAP error message ID_WT073 (E) indicates that there is a missing first name for a subcontractor in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to process transactions related to subcontractors, such as creating or updating vendor master data, and the required information is incomplete.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the first name of the subcontractor (vendor) is not filled in the relevant fields in the vendor master data. This is a mandatory field for the creation or maintenance of vendor records in SAP.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the first name of the subcontractor is entered correctly in the vendor master data. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor for Purchasing) depending on your needs.
  
  
  
  Enter Company Code and Vendor:
  
  Input the relevant company code and the vendor number for the subcontractor that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the General Data:
  
  In the vendor master data screen, navigate to the "General Data" section.
  
  
  
  Fill in the First Name:
  
  Locate the field for the first name (often labeled as "First Name" or "First Forename") and enter the missing information.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes to the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Transaction:
  
  Once the first name is filled in, re-attempt the transaction that triggered the error to see if it resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Vendor Master Data: It is crucial to maintain accurate and complete vendor master data in SAP to avoid errors during transactions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  
  
  Field Requirements: Check the field requirements in your SAP configuration, as some fields may be set as mandatory based on your organization's settings.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to vendor master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or check for any additional configuration settings that may be affecting vendor data entry.