How To Fix J4207 - Supply either NAME_LAST or ORG_NAME; & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Supply either NAME_LAST or ORG_NAME; & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4207 - Supply either NAME_LAST or ORG_NAME; & & ?

  The SAP error message J4207 indicates that there is a requirement to supply either the NAME_LAST (last name) or ORG_NAME (organization name) in a specific context, typically related to business partner or customer/vendor master data. This error often arises when creating or updating records in SAP that require identification of a person or organization.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or update a business partner, customer, or vendor record.
  The system expects either a last name (for individuals) or an organization name (for companies) to be provided, but neither is supplied.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input Data: Ensure that you are providing either the NAME_LAST or ORG_NAME field in your data input. Depending on whether you are dealing with an individual or an organization, fill in the appropriate field.
  
  
  Data Validation: Before submitting the data, validate that the required fields are populated correctly. If you are using a program or interface to input data, ensure that the logic checks for these fields.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error, review the configuration settings in your SAP system related to business partner or customer/vendor data. Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the fields required for the transaction you are performing.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are a developer or have access to technical support, consider debugging the program or transaction to identify where the data is being lost or not populated.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to business partner management, such as BP (Business Partner), XK01 (Create Vendor), or XD01 (Create Customer).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic implemented, review any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the data being processed.
  
  By ensuring that the required fields are populated correctly, you should be able to resolve the J4207 error and proceed with your transaction.