How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO049 - Service performer &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Service performer &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO049 - Service performer &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO049 indicates that the service performer specified in a purchase order (PO) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the relevant vendor or service provider associated with the service performer field in the purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Service Performer: The service performer (vendor or service provider) specified in the purchase order may not exist in the vendor master data.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor might have been deactivated or marked as inactive in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the service performer field when creating or modifying the purchase order.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the service performer may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for general vendor display).
  Verify if the service performer exists and is active.
  If the vendor does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction XK01 (create vendor).
  
  
  
  Correct the Purchase Order:
  
  If there is a typo or incorrect entry in the purchase order, correct the service performer field in the PO.
  Use transaction ME22N to change the purchase order and enter the correct service performer.
  
  
  
  Activate Vendor:
  
  If the vendor is inactive, you may need to reactivate it. This can typically be done in the vendor master data transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to create or modify vendor data, consult with your organization's master data management team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify vendor data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing vendor master data and purchase orders.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO049 effectively.