How To Fix IDFI002 - Select Customer or Vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFI - International Development

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Select Customer or Vendor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFI002 - Select Customer or Vendor ?

  The SAP error message IDFI002 ("Select Customer or Vendor") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when working with master data related to customers and vendors. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify either a customer or a vendor in the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected or entered a customer or vendor in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may require a customer or vendor to be specified, but the user is attempting to process it without providing this information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain fields to be filled out, and if they are not, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Customer or Vendor: Ensure that you have selected a customer or vendor in the appropriate field before proceeding with the transaction. This may involve:
  
  Entering the customer or vendor number manually.
  Using the search function to find and select the appropriate customer or vendor.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Requirements: Review the transaction you are trying to execute to ensure that it indeed requires a customer or vendor. If it does, make sure to fill in the necessary fields.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe you are entering the correct information and still receiving the error, check with your SAP administrator or support team to ensure that the system configuration is set up correctly for the transaction you are attempting.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction code you are using to understand the required fields and any dependencies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial accounting, such as creating invoices, processing payments, or managing master data.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to access customer or vendor data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes available.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.