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


BORVII004 - Overview

  • 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'

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  • 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,

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