How To Fix ID_WT074 - (E) The Surname 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: 074

• Message text: (E) The Surname 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_WT074 - (E) The Surname of Sub-Contractor &2 of Company Code &1 is missing. ?

  The SAP error message ID_WT074 indicates that there is a missing surname for a subcontractor in the specified company code. This error typically arises during processes that involve subcontractor data, such as vendor creation or updates, where the surname field is required but has not been filled in.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The subcontractor's surname is not entered in the vendor master data.
  The vendor master data is incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  There may be a data entry oversight where the surname field was left blank.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor for Purchasing) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter the Company Code and Vendor Number:
  
  Input the relevant company code and the vendor number associated with the subcontractor.
  
  
  
  Check the General Data:
  
  Navigate to the "General Data" section of the vendor master record.
  
  
  
  Fill in the Missing Surname:
  
  Locate the surname field and ensure that it is filled in with the correct surname of the subcontractor.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the surname, save the changes to the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After updating the vendor master data, re-run the process that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Vendor Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that all required fields in the vendor master data are filled out correctly to avoid similar errors in the future.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks during data entry to ensure that mandatory fields are not left blank.
  User Training: Provide training for users who maintain vendor data to ensure they understand the importance of completing all required fields.
  
  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.