How To Fix F5104 - Vendor & is not defined in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Vendor & is not defined in company code &

What causes this issue?

No master record was created in company code "&v2&" for vendor number
"&v1&".

System Response

System error.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the vendor master record "&v1&" in company code "&v2&" or
correct the account number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5104 - Vendor & is not defined in company code & ?

  The SAP error message F5104 indicates that a vendor is not defined in the specified company code. This error typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction involving a vendor that has not been set up in the system for the particular company code you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor has not been created in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The transaction is being processed under the wrong company code.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor might have been deactivated or marked as obsolete in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the vendor number or company code entered during the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Vendor:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor for Purchasing) depending on your needs.
  Enter the required details, including the vendor number, company code, and other relevant information.
  Save the vendor record.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Vendor:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) to check if the vendor exists for the specified company code.
  If the vendor exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct company code in your transaction. You can check the company code settings in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the vendor number and company code for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to create or modify vendor records, consult with your SAP administrator or the relevant department responsible for vendor management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor for Purchasing
  MK02: Change Vendor for Purchasing
  MK03: Display Vendor for Purchasing
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data is maintained correctly, including all necessary details such as address, payment terms, and bank information.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor records in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5104 error and successfully process your transaction.