How To Fix 56_S4004 - Empl. number &1: No reference vendors maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56_S4 - Travel in S4

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Empl. number &1: No reference vendors maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56_S4004 - Empl. number &1: No reference vendors maintained. ?

  The SAP error message 56_S4004 indicates that there is an issue related to employee number &1, specifically that no reference vendors have been maintained for that employee. This error typically arises in the context of vendor management or employee-related transactions where a reference vendor is required for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Vendor: The primary cause of this error is that the employee number specified does not have an associated reference vendor in the system. This can happen if the employee has not been set up correctly in the vendor master data.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the employee number entered, leading to the system not finding the corresponding vendor.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration settings in the vendor management module that prevent the system from recognizing the reference vendor for the employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Reference Vendor:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (usually transaction code XK02 or MK02).
  Search for the employee number in question and check if a reference vendor is maintained.
  If not, create or update the vendor record to include the necessary reference vendor information.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Number:
  
  Double-check the employee number entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  If the employee number is incorrect, re-enter the correct number.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to vendor management and employee data in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for linking employees to vendors are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining vendor data and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), and XK03 (Display Vendor) for managing vendor data.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain vendor data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 56_S4004 and ensure that the necessary reference vendors are maintained for the employee in question.