How To Fix EVAL_IV_VARIA001 - No vendor segment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EVAL_IV_VARIA - Messages During Determination of Variances

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No vendor segment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EVAL_IV_VARIA001 - No vendor segment ?

  The SAP error message EVAL_IV_VARIA001: No vendor segment typically occurs in the context of vendor evaluation or when working with vendor master data. This error indicates that the system cannot find a vendor segment for the specified vendor in the relevant organizational unit or purchasing organization.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Segment: The most common cause is that the vendor master data does not have a segment defined for the purchasing organization or company code you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number you are using may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor master data, such as missing entries or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the vendor data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  Verify that the vendor exists and that there is a segment for the relevant purchasing organization or company code.
  If the segment is missing, you may need to create it using transaction XK01 (Create Vendor) or XK02 (Change Vendor).
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Number:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct vendor number and that it is active in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the vendor master data to identify any missing or incomplete entries.
  You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., LFA1 for general vendor data).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access vendor data. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  ME1L: Vendor List
  
  
  Tables:
  
  LFA1: Vendor Master (General Data)
  LFB1: Vendor Master (Company Code Data)
  LFM1: Vendor Master (Purchasing Data)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to vendor evaluation or master data issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EVAL_IV_VARIA001 error and ensure that the vendor data is correctly set up in your SAP system.