How To Fix 5U701 - Enter a vendor

5U701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Enter a vendor

What causes this issue?

A vendor must be entered if the garnishment is activated.

How to fix this error?

Please change the status of the garnishment or enter a vendor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U701 - Enter a vendor ?

  The SAP error message 5U701 ("Enter a vendor") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a vendor to be specified, but the vendor field is left blank or is not filled in correctly. This error is common in transactions related to purchasing, accounts payable, or vendor management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Information: The vendor field is not populated in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction you are trying to perform may inherently require a vendor to be specified, and it is not being provided.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or oversight in entering the vendor number.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the system configuration may require certain fields to be filled out that are not being addressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Vendor Information: Ensure that you fill in the vendor field with the correct vendor number or name before proceeding with the transaction.
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