How To Fix B0159 - Vendor & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Vendor & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

There is no automatic connection between the vendor and the business
partner. For this reason, you have to create a vendor in FI before you
can assign it. Only then can you assign the vendor to the business
partner in the general (role-dependent) data on the control tab page, in
the account control subscreen (view). If the vendor assigned to a
business partner is created in a company code, the vendor indicator on
the Control tab page is set automatically.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0159 - Vendor & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message B0159, which states "Vendor & & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction involving a vendor that the system cannot find in the vendor master data. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor has not been created in the system.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor exists but has been marked as inactive or deleted.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number entered is incorrect or has been mistyped.
  Company Code Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the specific company code you are working with.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are using multiple systems or environments, there may be a delay in data synchronization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 or MK03) and verify if the vendor exists.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Number:
  
  Double-check the vendor number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Create Vendor if Necessary:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction codes like XK01 or MK01.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the vendor's status or need assistance, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for vendor management in your organization.
  
  
  
  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 view or create vendor data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on vendor management and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0159 error and successfully process your transaction involving the vendor.