How To Fix BORGR051 - PO determination did not run; vendor & does not exist. &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 051

• Message text: PO determination did not run; vendor & does not exist. &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR051 - PO determination did not run; vendor & does not exist. &4 ?

  The SAP error message BORGR051 indicates that the Purchase Order (PO) determination process did not run successfully because the specified vendor does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of creating or processing purchase orders, especially when the system is trying to determine a vendor for a specific purchasing document.
  Cause:
  
  
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor specified in the transaction may not exist in the vendor master data. This could be due to:
  
  The vendor not being created in the system.
  The vendor being marked as inactive or blocked.
  The vendor being created in a different company code or purchasing organization that is not relevant to the current transaction.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the purchasing settings that prevent the system from correctly determining the vendor.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typographical error in the vendor number entered in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for general display).
  Verify that the vendor exists and is active in the relevant company code and purchasing organization.
  If the vendor does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XK01 for creating a vendor).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the purchasing module to ensure that the vendor determination process is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant purchasing organization is assigned to the vendor.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the vendor number entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the correct vendor number is being used for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on vendor determination and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to vendor determination issues or the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access vendor master data and create purchase orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BORGR051 error and successfully determine the vendor for your purchase order.