How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_FLLW_MSG342 - Vendor exists on purchase side only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_FLLW_MSG -

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Vendor exists on purchase side only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_FLLW_MSG342 - Vendor exists on purchase side only ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_FLLW_MSG342 Vendor exists on purchase side only typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and procurement processes within SAP. This error indicates that the vendor you are trying to use is only set up for purchasing transactions and does not have the necessary configuration for accounting or financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Master Data Configuration: The vendor is created in the system but is only set up for purchasing (i.e., it has a purchasing view) and lacks the necessary accounting views.
  Missing Accounting Information: The vendor may not have the required financial information, such as reconciliation accounts or payment terms, which are necessary for accounting transactions.
  Vendor Type: The vendor might be classified in a way that restricts its use in certain transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the vendor is properly configured in the system with the necessary accounting information. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK02 (or MK02 for purchasing view) to edit the vendor master data.
  Ensure that the vendor has both the purchasing and accounting views set up.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Accounting View:
  
  If the accounting view is missing, you will need to create it. In the vendor master data, select the accounting view and fill in the required fields, such as:
  
  Reconciliation account
  Payment terms
  Bank details (if applicable)
  
  
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Type:
  
  Ensure that the vendor type allows for the necessary transactions. If the vendor is a one-time vendor or has specific restrictions, consider changing its type if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  After making changes, check for any inconsistencies in the vendor data that might still cause issues.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After updating the vendor master data, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor (General)
  XK02: Change Vendor (General)
  XK03: Display Vendor (General)
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to vendor master data issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on vendor master data management and the implications of different views.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the vendor can be used for both purchasing and accounting transactions in SAP.