How To Fix ID_WT115 - (E) DOB of Vendor &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: 115

• Message text: (E) DOB of Vendor &2 of Company Code &1 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_WT115 - (E) DOB of Vendor &2 of Company Code &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message ID_WT115 (E) indicates that the date of birth (DOB) for a vendor is missing in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to process transactions related to a vendor, such as creating or updating vendor master data, and the required date of birth field is not filled in.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the date of birth for the vendor specified in the error message is not entered in the vendor master data.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be due to an oversight during data entry or migration processes where the DOB field was not populated.
  Configuration Settings: In some cases, the system configuration may require the date of birth for certain types of vendors (e.g., individual vendors) but not for others (e.g., corporate vendors).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update Vendor Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK02 for changing vendor data).
  Enter the company code and vendor number as indicated in the error message.
  Go to the relevant section (usually under the "General Data" or "Address" tab) and enter the missing date of birth.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the error persists or if you believe the DOB should not be mandatory, check the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the vendor master data settings and determine if the DOB field is set as mandatory for the vendor type in question.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, ensure that the data source includes the date of birth for all relevant vendors and that the migration scripts correctly populate this field.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), XK03 (Display Vendor).
  
  
  Field Information: The date of birth is typically stored in the vendor master data under the "General Data" section.
  Vendor Types: Understand the different types of vendors in your organization (individuals vs. companies) and their specific data requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on vendor master data requirements.
  
  By ensuring that the date of birth is correctly entered for the vendor in question, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction.