How To Fix AA147 - Vendor & does not exist (Check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Vendor & does not exist (Check your entry)

What causes this issue?

Vendor &V1& has not been defined.

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?

Define vendor &V1& in Financial Accounting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA147 - Vendor & does not exist (Check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message AA147 "Vendor & does not exist (Check your entry)" typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an operation related to a vendor that the system cannot find in the database. This can happen during various transactions, such as asset acquisition, transfer, or retirement.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number you entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor may not have been created in the system or may have been deleted.
  Vendor Status: The vendor may be inactive or blocked, preventing any transactions from being processed.
  Company Code Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the vendor was recently created or modified, there may be a delay in data synchronization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Vendor Number: Verify that the vendor number you entered is correct. Ensure there are no typos or formatting