How To Fix CNV_PE_S4_AFS032 - Vendor &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_S4_AFS - Messages for Posting Engine AFS to S/4 Content

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Vendor &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_PE_S4_AFS032 - Vendor &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message CNV_PE_S4_AFS032 indicates that a specific vendor (identified by the placeholder &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Tools or during the implementation of SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor in question has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, the vendor data may not have been properly transferred or mapped.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the vendor master data setup.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MK03 (Display Vendor) or BP (Business Partner) to check if the vendor exists in the system.
  If the vendor does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code MK01 (Create Vendor) or BP.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, review the migration logs to identify any issues with the vendor data.
  Ensure that the vendor data is included in the migration files and that it is correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Correct Vendor Number:
  
  Double-check the vendor number being used in the process. Ensure that it matches the vendor number in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to vendor master data to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration or conversion process you are using for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK01: Create Vendor
  MK03: Display Vendor
  BP: Business Partner (for S/4HANA)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Data Migration Tools: If you are using tools like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or SAP Data Services, ensure that the mapping and transformation rules are correctly defined.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error CNV_PE_S4_AFS032 and ensure that the vendor data is correctly handled in your SAP system.