How To Fix 06101 - No master record exists for supplier &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: No master record exists for supplier &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06101 - No master record exists for supplier & ?

  The SAP error message "06101 No master record exists for supplier &" typically indicates that the system cannot find a vendor (supplier) master record for the specified supplier number. This error can occur in various transactions, such as when trying to create a purchase order, invoice, or any other transaction that requires vendor information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Record: The most common cause is that the vendor master record has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor master record may exist but could be inactive or marked for deletion.
  Data in the Wrong Company Code: The vendor master record may exist, but it is not created for the company code you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the vendor master record.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create Vendor Master Record: If the vendor does not exist, you need to create a new vendor master record using transaction code XK01 (or MK01 for purchasing data).
  Verify Vendor Number: Double-check the vendor number you are using to ensure it is correct. You can use transaction code XK03 (or MK03) to view existing vendor records.
  Check Vendor Status: If the vendor exists, check if it is active. You can do this by viewing the vendor record in the system. If it is inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  Check Company Code: Ensure that the vendor master record is created for the correct company code. You can check this in the vendor master data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the vendor master data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor Master Record
  XK02: Change Vendor Master Record
  XK03: Display Vendor Master Record
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data is crucial for procurement processes in SAP. It contains all the necessary information about the vendor, including payment terms, address, and contact details.
  
  
  SAP Notes: If you continue to experience issues, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to vendor master records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with your transaction.