How To Fix BORVII003 - There are references to missing vendor; status cannot be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORVII - Automotive Messages VII

• Message number: 003

• Message text: There are references to missing vendor; status cannot be set

What causes this issue?

References to missing inbound deliveries still exist for this shipment.
A status can only be set after these inbound deliveries have been made
available or the references have been deleted.

System Response

The status is not set..

How to fix this error?

Check the references to missing inbound deliveries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORVII003 - There are references to missing vendor; status cannot be set ?

  The SAP error message BORVII003 indicates that there are references to a missing vendor, which prevents the system from setting the status of a particular document or transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of vendor management, procurement, or accounts payable processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The vendor referenced in the transaction does not exist in the vendor master data. This could happen if the vendor was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number used in the transaction might be incorrect or mistyped.
  Inactive Vendor: The vendor might exist but is marked as inactive, which can lead to issues when trying to process transactions related to that vendor.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the vendor and the relevant documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  Verify if the vendor exists and is active.
  If the vendor is missing, create the vendor using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XK01 for creating a vendor).
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Number:
  
  Ensure that the vendor number used in the transaction is correct.
  Cross-check with the vendor master data to confirm the correct vendor number.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Vendor:
  
  If the vendor is inactive, you may need to reactivate it. This can typically be done through the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK02 for changing a vendor).
  
  
  
  Check Related Documents:
  
  Review any related documents or transactions that reference the vendor to ensure they are correctly linked and that there are no missing references.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your IT department or SAP support for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), and XK03 (Display Vendor).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify vendor master 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 BORVII003 error and successfully set the status of the relevant document or transaction.