How To Fix F2271 - Vendor &1 was created in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Vendor &1 was created in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2271 - Vendor &1 was created in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message F2271 indicates that a vendor (supplier) has been created in a specific company code, but there may be an issue related to the vendor's data or its assignment to the company code. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Creation in Multiple Company Codes: The error typically arises when a vendor is created in one company code but is being referenced or used in another company code where it has not been set up.
  Missing Vendor Data: The vendor may not have all the necessary data or configurations for the specific company code, such as payment terms, reconciliation accounts, or other required fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create vendor data in the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Data: Verify that the vendor exists in the company code you are trying to use. If it does not, you may need to create the vendor in that specific company code.
  
  Use transaction code XK01 to create a vendor or XK02 to change vendor data.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Assignment: Ensure that the vendor is correctly assigned to the relevant company code. You can check this in the vendor master data.
  
  
  Complete Required Fields: Make sure that all mandatory fields for the vendor in the specific company code are filled out. This includes payment terms, bank details, and other relevant information.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify vendor data in the specified company code. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust the user roles.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: 
  
  MK01 for creating a vendor for purchasing.
  FK01 for creating a vendor for accounting.
  XK01 for creating a vendor centrally (for both purchasing and accounting).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Vendor Master Data: Understanding how vendor master data is structured in SAP is crucial. It typically includes general data (shared across all company codes), company code data (specific to each company code), and purchasing data (specific to purchasing organization).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for vendor management, such as XK03 (Display Vendor), FK03 (Display Vendor in Accounting), and MK03 (Display Vendor in Purchasing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to vendor creation and management that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  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.