How To Fix WS874 - No identification object was entered for the invoicing party

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 874

• Message text: No identification object was entered for the invoicing party

What causes this issue?

For the settlement document type &V1&, settings have been made so that
the invoice recipient is not determined directly but rather by means of
an identification object. However, no identification object was
transferred.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS874 - No identification object was entered for the invoicing party ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS874: No identification object was entered for the invoicing party:
  
  Error Message
  WS874: No identification object was entered for the invoicing party
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system expects an identification object (such as a tax number, VAT ID, or other required identification) for the invoicing party in a billing document or related transaction, but none has been provided.
  In SAP, the invoicing party (often the customer or vendor responsible for the invoice) must have certain identification data maintained, especially for legal and tax reporting purposes. If this data is missing or not entered in the relevant master data or document, the system raises this error.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  The invoicing party's master data (customer/vendor) lacks required identification numbers.
  The billing document or invoice is missing the identification object.
  Configuration settings require identification objects for invoicing parties, but the data is incomplete.
  The identification object is mandatory due to country-specific tax or legal requirements (e.g., VAT ID in EU countries).
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master record (transaction codes like XD03 for customer display).
  Verify that the required identification objects (e.g., Tax Number, VAT Registration Number, Fiscal Code) are maintained correctly.
  Maintain missing identification numbers in the appropriate fields under the company code or sales area data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Identification Object in the Document:
  
  If the billing document or invoice requires an identification object, ensure it is entered.
  Sometimes, the identification object can be manually entered or copied from master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the settings in the relevant country-specific tax or invoicing configuration.
  For example, in SD (Sales and Distribution), check the settings under Billing and Tax Determination.
  Verify if the system is set to require identification objects for invoicing parties and adjust if necessary.
  
  
  
  Update Partner Functions:
  
  Ensure the invoicing party is correctly assigned in the partner functions of the sales document.
  The partner function responsible for invoicing should have the identification object maintained.
  
  
  
  Legal Requirements:
  
  Confirm the legal requirements for invoicing parties in the relevant country.
  Some countries mandate specific identification numbers for invoicing and tax reporting.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03 - Display Customer Master
  VD03 - Display Customer Master (Sales Area)
  FK03 - Display Vendor Master
  VF02 - Change Billing Document
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  
  
  
  Master Data Fields:
  
  Tax Number (e.g., field STCD1 in customer master)
  VAT Registration Number
  Fiscal Code or other country-specific tax IDs
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to country-specific tax and invoicing requirements.
  Check OSS Notes for any known issues or patches related to WS874.
  
  
  
  Configuration Paths:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Maintain Billing Types
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Basic Settings ? Check VAT Registration Number
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The error WS874 indicates missing identification data for the invoicing party, which is mandatory for billing and tax purposes. The solution involves verifying and maintaining the required identification numbers in the master data and ensuring the billing document includes this information. Additionally, review configuration and legal requirements to ensure compliance.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., country, module, transaction), I can help with more specific instructions.