How To Fix CVIV_UI009 - Vendor &1 does not exist; enter a vendor that exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIV_UI - Vendor Integration in Business Partner Processing Dialog

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Vendor &1 does not exist; enter a vendor that exists

What causes this issue?

You have entered a vendor that is not stored in the system.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a vendor number that is available or search for the vendor that
you want to assign to the customer using F4 input help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_UI009 - Vendor &1 does not exist; enter a vendor that exists ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_UI009 indicates that the vendor you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in transactions related to vendor management, such as creating or updating purchase orders, invoices, or vendor master data.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor you are trying to reference has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number you entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor may have been deactivated or marked as obsolete in the system.
  Company Code Issues: The vendor may exist, but not in the specific company code you are working with.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your organization uses multiple systems, there may be a delay or issue in synchronizing vendor data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Existence:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor (Purchasing)) to check if the vendor exists in the system.
  Enter the vendor number and the relevant company code to verify.
  
  
  
  Create Vendor:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, you can create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor (Purchasing)).
  Ensure you fill in all required fields and save the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Status:
  
  If the vendor exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it. This can be done using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) to update the status.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct company code. Vendors can be created for specific company codes, and if you are trying to access a vendor in a different company code, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support:
  
  If you suspect data synchronization issues or if you are unable to resolve the issue, consult your IT department or SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: Understanding the structure and requirements of vendor master data in SAP can help prevent such errors. Ensure that all necessary information is provided when creating or updating vendor records.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor data in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVIV_UI009 error and successfully work with vendor data in SAP.