How To Fix J_3RF_TP077 - Either the Customer or the Vendor can be specified in one entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J_3RF_TP - Messages for Transfer Pricing

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Either the Customer or the Vendor can be specified in one entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J_3RF_TP077 - Either the Customer or the Vendor can be specified in one entry ?

  The SAP error message J_3RF_TP077 indicates that there is a conflict in the data entry where both a customer and a vendor are specified in a single entry, which is not allowed. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system's handling of transactions related to tax reporting, particularly in the Brazilian localization (SAP Brazil).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A transaction or document is being created or processed that includes both a customer and a vendor in the same entry.
  The system is designed to handle either a customer or a vendor for a specific transaction, but not both simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Entry: Check the transaction or document that triggered the error. Ensure that you are only specifying either a customer or a vendor, but not both.
  
  
  Correct the Data: 
  
  If you intended to create a transaction for a customer, remove any vendor information from the entry.
  Conversely, if the transaction is meant for a vendor, ensure that customer details are removed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources specific to the Brazilian localization to understand the requirements for the transaction you are processing.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the entry should be valid, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling customer and vendor transactions.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types: Understand the types of transactions that are allowed in your SAP system and how they relate to customers and vendors.
  Localization Settings: Since this error is specific to the Brazilian localization, ensure that you are familiar with the local tax reporting requirements and how they affect transaction processing.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user role you are using has the necessary permissions to create or modify the entries in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.