How To Fix F2161 - Vendor & already exists

F2161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Vendor & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2161 - Vendor & already exists ?

  The SAP error message F2161, which states "Vendor & already exists," typically occurs when you attempt to create a new vendor (or supplier) in the system, but a vendor with the same identification already exists. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a vendor with the same vendor number or when the vendor is already present in the system but under a different purchasing organization or company code.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Vendor Number: You are trying to create a vendor with a vendor number that is already assigned to another vendor in the system.
  Different Organizational Levels: The vendor might exist in a different purchasing organization or company code, which can lead to confusion if you are not aware of the existing entries.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typographical error in the vendor number or name that leads to the perception of a duplicate.
  
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