How To Fix 8I396 - Vendor & does not exist

8I396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Vendor & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The vendor code that is entered is not created

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?

Check the vendor code and correct

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

8I396 - Details

• The SAP error message "8I396 Vendor & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a vendor in the database that matches the specified criteria. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a purchase order, invoice, or any transaction that involves vendor data.
  Causes:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor may not have been created in the system.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor might exist but has been marked as inactive or deleted.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Company Code Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the specific company code you are working with.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing vendor data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Existence:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) to check if the vendor exists in the system.
  Ensure that you are searching with the correct vendor