How To Fix APPL_COMMON003 - Company code is not unique for supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_COMMON -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Company code is not unique for supplier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_COMMON003 - Company code is not unique for supplier ?

  The SAP error message APPL_COMMON003 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of the company code for a supplier in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a supplier (vendor) record, and the system finds that the company code you are trying to use is not unique for the specified supplier.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple vendor records in the system that share the same company code. This can happen if:
  
  The vendor was created multiple times with the same company code.
  There are inconsistencies in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error can occur due to incorrect data entry or configuration issues in the vendor master data.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it is possible that duplicates were created during the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the APPL_COMMON003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  Search for the supplier using the company code and check if there are multiple entries for the same supplier.
  
  
  
  Correct the Vendor Master Data:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to delete or merge the duplicate vendor records.
  Ensure that each supplier has a unique combination of supplier number and company code.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  When creating or modifying a vendor, double-check the entries to ensure that you are not inadvertently creating a duplicate.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it correctly handled unique constraints.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be helpful to consult with your IT department or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to vendor master data management.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on vendor master data management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the APPL_COMMON003 error in SAP.