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

F2271 - Overview

• 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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F2271 - Details

• 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