How To Fix CO356 - Vendor & not found (check entry)

CO356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Vendor & not found (check entry)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO356 - Vendor & not found (check entry) ?

  The SAP error message CO356 ("Vendor & not found (check entry)") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when the system cannot find a specified vendor in the database. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor may not have been created in the system. This can happen if the vendor is new and has not yet been set up in the vendor master data.
  
  
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor might have been deactivated or marked as obsolete in the system, making it unavailable for transactions.
  
  
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number entered may be incorrect or mistyped, leading to the system being unable to locate the vendor.
  
  
  Company Code Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the specific company code you are working with, which can lead to the error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization