How To Fix ARBERP_CFG102 - Vendor &1 does not exist in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_CFG - Message class for ARBERP_CFG Customizing Views

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Vendor &1 does not exist in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_CFG102 - Vendor &1 does not exist in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_CFG102 indicates that a vendor specified in a transaction does not exist in the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of accounts payable or vendor management when trying to process transactions related to a vendor that has not been properly set up in the system for the given company code.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor has not been created in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The vendor exists, but it is not assigned to the company code you are trying to use.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the vendor number or company code entered in the transaction.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor might have been deactivated or marked for deletion in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor (Purchasing)) and enter the vendor number and company code to verify if the vendor exists.
  
  
  
  Create Vendor:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, you can create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor (Purchasing)). Ensure that you enter the correct company code during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Assign Vendor to Company Code:
  
  If the vendor exists but is not assigned to the specified company code, you can use transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) to assign the vendor to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  If the vendor exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it. This can also be done through XK02.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the vendor number and company code entered in the transaction to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  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)
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor records in the system.
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance: Regularly review and maintain vendor master data to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for vendor management processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ARBERP_CFG102 error and ensure that the vendor is correctly set up in the system for the specified company code.