How To Fix BC_DATAMODEL_SERVICE305 - Supplier 13 and company code 01 cannot be combined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_DATAMODEL_SERVICE - 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_DATAMODEL_SERVICE305 - Supplier 13 and company code 01 cannot be combined ?

  The SAP error message BC_DATAMODEL_SERVICE305 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of a supplier and a company code in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the supplier (in this case, Supplier 13) is not valid for the specified company code (Company Code 01). This error typically arises in scenarios involving vendor master data, where the system expects a valid relationship between the supplier and the company code.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The supplier may not be set up for the specified company code. Each supplier must be created or extended for each company code they will be used with.
  Incorrect Company Code Assignment: The supplier might be assigned to a different company code, or the assignment may have been deleted or not properly maintained.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the vendor master data, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the supplier data for the specified company code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor (Purchasing)) and check if Supplier 13 is set up for Company Code 01.
  If the supplier is not set up, you will need to create or extend the vendor for the specific company code using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or XK02 (Change Vendor).
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the supplier is correctly assigned to Company Code 01. If it is assigned to a different company code, you may need to create a new vendor record for Company Code 01.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to correct the vendor master data. This can involve checking for missing fields or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or modify the vendor data for the specified company code. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team 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 for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Review the user roles assigned to ensure they have the necessary permissions to manage vendor data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error BC_DATAMODEL_SERVICE305 and ensure that the supplier and company code can be combined correctly in your SAP system.