How To Fix VJ045 - The sender's ILN or supplier number must be entered

VJ045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VJ - Nachrichten für ALE/IDOC aus SD-Bereich

• Message number: 045

• Message text: The sender's ILN or supplier number must be entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VJ045 - The sender's ILN or supplier number must be entered ?

  The SAP error message VJ045, which states "The sender's ILN or supplier number must be entered," typically occurs in the context of electronic data interchange (EDI) or when processing certain types of documents that require identification of the sender or supplier. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing ILN or Supplier Number: The error indicates that the system requires either the International Location Number (ILN) or the supplier number to be filled in, but it is currently missing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to the requirement for these identifiers not being met.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering the necessary information in the relevant fields when creating or processing a document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Entry: Ensure that the document you are processing (e.g., purchase order, invoice) has the sender's ILN or supplier number filled in.