Message type: E = Error
Message class: UCFU - Messages for Assets/Liabilities
Message number: 004
Message text: Buyer not specified
The buyer needs to be specified for transfer types "transfer" and
"self-constructed asset". This has not been done.
The data record cannot be processed.
Specify the buyer.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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UCFU004
- Buyer not specified ?The SAP error message UCFU004, which states "Buyer not specified," typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when creating or processing purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that the system requires a buyer to be specified for the transaction, but none has been provided.
Cause: Missing Buyer Assignment: The buyer field in the purchase order or requisition is either left blank or not properly filled out.
Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to assign a default buyer based on certain criteria (e.g., purchasing organization, material group). User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign a buyer or may not have a default buyer set up in their user profile.
Solution: Specify a Buyer: When creating or editing the purchase order or requisition, ensure that a buyer is specified in the relevant field. This can usually be done in the header or item details of the
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