How To Fix J4231 - Receiver fields: &, &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Receiver fields: &, &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4231 - Receiver fields: &, & ?

  The SAP error message J4231 typically indicates an issue related to the assignment of receiver fields in a financial document or transaction. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of journal entries, invoice processing, or other financial transactions where specific fields are expected to be populated or correctly assigned.
  
  Cause:
  The error message J4231 usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Field Assignment: The fields that are expected to be populated (indicated by the placeholders &) are either missing or incorrectly assigned in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings, such as incorrect settings in the account determination or document types.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from processing the transaction correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or