How To Fix EI715 - Manufacturer & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 715

• Message text: Manufacturer & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI715 - Manufacturer & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EI715 "Manufacturer & does not exist" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a manufacturer record for a specific material or product in the database. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a purchase order, material master data maintenance, or when trying to perform a transaction that requires manufacturer information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Manufacturer Data: The manufacturer information for the material has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Manufacturer Code: The manufacturer code entered does not match any existing records in the database.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the manufacturer data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Manufacturer Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the manufacturer information is maintained.
  If it is missing, you can add the manufacturer details using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Manufacturer Code:
  
  Ensure that the manufacturer code you are using is correct. You can check the manufacturer list in the system (transaction code MK03 for vendor master data).
  
  
  
  Maintain Manufacturer Information:
  
  If the manufacturer does not exist, you may need to create a new manufacturer record. This can typically be done in the vendor master data (transaction code XK01 for creating a vendor).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues related to manufacturers. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for assistance.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain manufacturer data. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARC: Plant Data for Material
  MAST: Material to BOM Link
  LFA1: Vendor Master (General Section)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.