How To Fix /ACCGO/CMGL_APPL145 - &1 is not a valid payer - Not found in vendor/customer table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CMGL_APPL -

• Message number: 145

• Message text: &1 is not a valid payer - Not found in vendor/customer table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CMGL_APPL145 - &1 is not a valid payer - Not found in vendor/customer table ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CMGL_APPL145 &1 is not a valid payer - Not found in vendor/customer table typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified payer in the vendor or customer master data. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when trying to create a financial document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The payer (customer or vendor) does not exist in the relevant master data tables (e.g., KNA1 for customers, LFA1 for vendors).
  Incorrect Payer ID: The payer ID being used may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The payer may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the payer data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the payer ID exists in the customer (KNA1) or vendor (LFA1) master data tables.
  Use transaction codes XD03 (Display Customer) or MK03 (Display Vendor) to check if the payer is present.
  
  
  
  Correct Payer ID:
  
  Ensure that the payer ID being used is correct. Check for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate Payer:
  
  If the payer does not exist, create a new customer or vendor record using transaction codes XD01 (Create Customer) or MK01 (Create Vendor).
  If the payer exists but is inactive, reactivate the record.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration logs and processes to ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the customer or vendor data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further investigation and resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03 - Display Customer
  MK03 - Display Vendor
  SE16N - Data Browser (to check tables like KNA1 and LFA1)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KNA1 - General Data in Customer Master
  LFA1 - General Data in Vendor Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.