How To Fix J4204 - Enter field ADR_REF

J4204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Enter field ADR_REF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4204 - Enter field ADR_REF ?

  The SAP error message J4204 "Enter field ADR_REF" typically occurs in the context of managing address data in SAP, particularly when dealing with customer or vendor master data. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the ADR_REF (Address Reference), has not been filled in.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects an address reference to be provided, but it is missing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or updating a customer or vendor record.
  When trying to process transactions that require a valid address reference.
  If there is a configuration issue or a missing integration with address management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J4204 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the ADR_REF field, are filled in correctly. This field is often linked to the address data of the business partner.
  
  
  Maintain Address Data: If you are creating or updating a customer or