How To Fix JBDVT140 - Enter a business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Enter a business partner

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a business partner for the variable transaction.
You need to specify a business partner for variable transactions with
value maintenance 'With daily balances' or 'With turnovers'. In the
case of value maintenance 'Without own flows' entering the business
partner is optional. There is no business partner for variable
transactions with value maintenance 'With flows from FI G/L accounts'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the business partner.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT140 - Enter a business partner ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT140, which states "Enter a business partner," typically occurs in the context of transactions or processes that require a business partner to be specified. This error is common in modules that involve customer or vendor management, such as SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to execute a transaction or process that requires a business partner to be specified, but the field for the business partner is either left blank or contains an invalid entry. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Creating or updating a business transaction (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Accessing a business partner-related function without having selected a valid business partner.
  Missing configuration or data in the business partner master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JBDVT140 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the business partner field is filled in correctly. If it is blank, enter a valid business partner ID.
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Existence: Confirm that the business partner you are trying to use exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the business partner master data transaction (e.g., transaction code BP) and searching for the business partner.
  
  
  Check for Validity: Ensure that the business partner is active and not marked as inactive or blocked. You can check this in the business partner master data.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are working in a custom transaction or a specific module, ensure that the configuration settings related to business partners are correctly set up. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and use the business partner data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to the transaction you are working on.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), which is used to manage business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message for potential bug fixes or updates.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the JBDVT140 error and proceed with your transaction successfully.