BC_BOR305 - Supplier 13 and company code 01 cannot be combined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_BOR - BC Training (All Courses)

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Supplier 13 and company code 01 cannot be combined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC_BOR305 - Supplier 13 and company code 01 cannot be combined ?

  The SAP error message BC_BOR305 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of a supplier (vendor) and a company code in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that "Supplier 13 and company code 01 cannot be combined." This typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform an operation (like posting an invoice or creating a purchase order) that involves a vendor that is not valid for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  
  Vendor Not Created for Company Code: The vendor (Supplier 13) may not be set up for the specified company code (01). In SAP, vendors are assigned to specific company codes, and if a vendor is not created or activated for a particular company code, this error will occur.
  
  
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor might have been deactivated or marked as inactive for the specified company code.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong vendor number or company code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing) and enter the vendor number (13) and the company code (01).
  Verify if the vendor exists for the specified company code. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Vendor for Company Code:
  
  If the vendor does not exist for the company code, you can create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor - Purchasing).
  Ensure that you enter the correct company code and fill in all required fields.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  If the vendor exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it. This can be done in the vendor master data maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the vendor setup, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for vendor management in your organization to ensure that the vendor is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the vendor data across different company codes.
  
  
  
  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 management and company code assignments.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for vendor master data management for more detailed information on how to manage vendors and company codes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error BC_BOR305 and successfully combine the supplier with the company code.