Message type: E = Error
Message class: CLAIM - Messages for Claims Management
Message number: 018
Message text: Enter a permitted vendor
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CLAIM018
- Enter a permitted vendor ?The SAP error message CLAIM018: "Enter a permitted vendor" typically occurs in the context of processing claims or transactions where a vendor must be specified. This error indicates that the vendor you are trying to enter is not recognized as a permitted or valid vendor for the specific transaction or process you are attempting to execute. Causes: Vendor Not in Master Data: The vendor you are trying to enter may not exist in the vendor master data. Vendor Status: The vendor may be inactive or blocked, preventing its use in transactions. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the specified vendor. Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings or configurations that restrict the use of certain vendors for particular transactions or claim types. Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may only allow specific vendors, and the one you are trying to use may not be included in that
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