CVI_EI065 - Vendor &1 prev.purch.org &2 with subrange &3 and plant &4 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_EI - Messages for Complex Interface

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Vendor &1 prev.purch.org &2 with subrange &3 and plant &4 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_EI065 - Vendor &1 prev.purch.org &2 with subrange &3 and plant &4 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CVI_EI065 indicates that there is a conflict when trying to create or update a vendor record in the system. Specifically, it means that a vendor with the same purchasing organization, subrange, and plant already exists in the system. This error typically arises during the creation of a vendor master record or when trying to assign a vendor to a specific purchasing organization and plant.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing vendor record with the same combination of vendor number, purchasing organization, subrange, and plant.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a mass upload, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry errors can lead to attempts to create a vendor that already exists.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MK03 (Display Vendor) or XK03 (Display Vendor (Accounting)) to check if the vendor already exists with the specified purchasing organization, subrange, and plant.
  If the vendor exists, you may need to update the existing record instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify Data: 
  
  If you are trying to create a new vendor, ensure that the combination of purchasing organization, subrange, and plant is unique. You may need to change the purchasing organization or subrange to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If you are migrating data, ensure that your data does not contain duplicates. Clean up the data before performing the upload.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on vendor creation and management.
  
  
  
  Error Handling in Custom Programs: 
  
  If this error occurs in a custom program or interface, ensure that the logic checks for existing records before attempting to create a new vendor.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MK01 (Create Vendor), MK02 (Change Vendor), MK03 (Display Vendor), XK01 (Create Vendor (Accounting)), XK02 (Change Vendor (Accounting)), XK03 (Display Vendor (Accounting)).
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: 
  
  Understanding the structure of vendor master data in SAP is crucial. It includes general data, company code data, and purchasing organization data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to vendor master data management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_EI065 error and successfully manage vendor records in SAP.