How To Fix JBDFP009 - Issuer (either BPEXT or ISSUER) must be entered

JBDFP009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDFP - IS-B: Financial Objects

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Issuer (either BPEXT or ISSUER) must be entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDFP009 - Issuer (either BPEXT or ISSUER) must be entered ?

  The SAP error message JBDFP009 indicates that the system requires the entry of an issuer, which can be either BPEXT (Business Partner External) or ISSUER. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document processing where an issuer is necessary for the transaction to be valid.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to process a transaction or create a document that requires an issuer to be specified, but the required field is left blank. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Creating a financial document (like an invoice or payment).
  Processing a transaction that involves external business partners.
  Missing configuration or data in the relevant master data records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JBDFP009 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that the fields for BPEXT or ISSUER are filled in the transaction or document you are trying to process. If you are using a specific transaction code, navigate to the relevant