How To Fix BORVII004 - There are still references to missing vendor; status should still be '0'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORVII - Automotive Messages VII

• Message number: 004

• Message text: There are still references to missing vendor; status should still be '0'

What causes this issue?

References still exist to missing inbound deliveries for this shipment.
For this reason, no status can be set.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORVII004 - There are still references to missing vendor; status should still be '0' ?

  The SAP error message BORVII004 indicates that there are still references to a vendor that is supposed to be deleted or marked as inactive, but the system has detected that the vendor is still being referenced in some transactions or documents. The status of the vendor should be '0' (inactive), but the presence of references prevents this from happening.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Transactions: The vendor may still be linked to open purchase orders, invoices, or other documents that have not been cleared or completed.
  Master Data References: There may be references in other master data records, such as contracts or agreements, that still point to the vendor.
  Incomplete Deletion Process: The vendor deletion process may not have been completed properly, or there may be inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME2N (Purchase Orders by Vendor) or FB03 (Display Document) to find any existing documents related to the vendor.
  Check for any open purchase orders, invoices, or contracts that reference the vendor.
  
  
  
  Clear Transactions:
  
  If there are open transactions, you may need to either complete them, delete them, or change the vendor reference to another active vendor.
  Ensure that all related documents are processed or cleared.
  
  
  
  Check for Master Data:
  
  Review other master data records that may reference the vendor. This includes checking for any customer/vendor relationships or other linked records.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  You can use transaction code MK05 to mark the vendor as inactive if there are no references left. If references still exist, you will need to resolve them first.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to identify the references or resolve the issue, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who can help analyze the data and provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME2N, FB03, MK05, and others that can help you manage vendor data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to vendor management and deletion processes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on vendor master data management for best practices and guidelines on handling vendor records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.