How To Fix CTE_FIN_STL003 - The vendor ID is indeterminable for user &1. Please see the long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FIN_STL -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The vendor ID is indeterminable for user &1. Please see the long text.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The vendor ID cannot be determined because the field used for
determining the vendor ID has not been maintained in Concur.

How to fix this error?

Please contact the system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

In the Concur system, please maintain the vendor ID for user &v1& in the
appropriate field. This field is generally Custom17.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FIN_STL003 - The vendor ID is indeterminable for user &1. Please see the long text. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FIN_STL003 indicates that the system is unable to determine the vendor ID for a specific user. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in financial transactions or when processing vendor-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The vendor ID may not be set up in the vendor master data for the user in question.
  Incorrect User Assignment: The user may not be correctly assigned to a vendor in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the vendor-related settings in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access vendor data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data that link users to vendors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify if the vendor ID exists and is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  User Assignment:
  
  Check if the user is assigned to the vendor. This can be done in the vendor master data or through the relevant configuration settings.
  If necessary, assign the user to the vendor.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to vendor management in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access vendor data. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the vendor-user relationships. This may involve checking for orphaned records or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message class and find the long text associated with the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03 (Display Vendor), MK03 (Display Vendor Purchasing), and SE91 (Message Class).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to vendor management and user assignments for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.