How To Fix VF118 - Form of address (ANRED) of one-time customer missing for trans. &1 &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Form of address (ANRED) of one-time customer missing for trans. &1 &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF118 - Form of address (ANRED) of one-time customer missing for trans. &1 &2. ?

  The SAP error message VF118 indicates that the form of address (ANRED) for a one-time customer is missing in the context of a specific transaction (indicated by &1 and &2). This typically occurs in the billing or sales processes when dealing with one-time customers, who do not have a permanent customer master record in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of the "Form of Address" field (ANRED) for a one-time customer in the system. This field is required for generating documents such as invoices or sales orders, as it is used to address the customer appropriately.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Data:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., VF01 for billing).
  Check the details of the one-time customer. Ensure that the form of address (ANRED) is filled in.
  
  
  
  Maintain One-Time Customer Data:
  
  If you are using a one-time customer, you can enter the necessary details directly in the transaction. Look for a section where you can input customer information and ensure that the form of address is specified.
  If you are using a specific transaction code for one-time customers, ensure that the form of address is included in the input fields.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If this is a recurring issue, consider updating the configuration for one-time customers in your SAP system. This may involve customizing the customer master data settings to ensure that the form of address is always required or defaulted.
  
  
  
  User Exits or BAdIs:
  
  If necessary, you can implement user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to enforce the entry of the form of address for one-time customers programmatically.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: VF01 (Create Billing Document), VA01 (Create Sales Order), etc.
  Customer Master Data: The customer master data can be maintained using transaction codes like XD01 (Create Customer) or VD01 (Create Customer for Sales Area).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By ensuring that the form of address is properly maintained for one-time customers, you can prevent this error from occurring in the future.