How To Fix CTE_FIN_POSTING083 - More than one vendor &1 exists for company code &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FIN_POSTING - ERP - Concur Integration: FIN Postings

• Message number: 083

• Message text: More than one vendor &1 exists for company code &2.

What causes this issue?

The employee vendor account is determined by the personnel number.
Multiple vendor accounts with the same personnel number are active for
this company code.

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?

Check and correct these vendor accounts accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING083 - More than one vendor &1 exists for company code &2. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING083 indicates that there is more than one vendor (or supplier) associated with a specific company code in the system. This situation typically arises during the posting of financial documents, such as invoices or payments, where the system expects a unique vendor for the specified company code but finds multiple entries instead.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Vendor Entries: There are multiple vendor master records for the same vendor in the specified company code. This can happen due to data entry errors or incorrect vendor creation processes.
  Incorrect Vendor Selection: The transaction may be trying to reference a vendor that has multiple records in the system, leading to ambiguity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the vendor master data or the way the system is set up to handle vendor records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Records:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and check for the vendor in question. Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the same vendor in the specified company code.
  If duplicates exist, determine which record is valid and consider deleting or merging the unnecessary records.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the correct vendor is being selected and that it corresponds to a single, valid vendor master record.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to clean up the vendor master data. This could involve deleting or archiving old or incorrect vendor records.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the vendor records, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to properly create and manage vendor records to prevent future occurrences of this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  MK03 - Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  FK03 - Display Vendor (Accounting)
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: Understanding how vendor master data is structured in SAP is crucial. Each vendor can have multiple records based on different company codes, purchasing organizations, and other criteria.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to vendor management and financial postings for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your vendor master data is correctly maintained.