How To Fix FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE086 - Vendor &1 doesn't exist for company code &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE - Message for account determination

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Vendor &1 doesn't exist for company code &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE086 - Vendor &1 doesn't exist for company code &2. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE086 indicates that the vendor specified in the transaction does not exist for the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or asset accounting when trying to process transactions related to a vendor that has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor may not have been created in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The vendor may exist, but it is not assigned to the company code you are trying to use.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or error in the vendor number or company code entered in the transaction.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor might have been deactivated or marked for deletion in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Existence:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing) to check if the vendor exists for the specified company code.
  If the vendor does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor - Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the vendor master data.
  If the vendor exists but is not assigned to the company code, you can update the vendor master data to include the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the vendor number and company code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  If the vendor exists but is inactive or marked for deletion, you may need to reactivate the vendor or create a new vendor record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the vendor's status or how to proceed, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for vendor management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor - Purchasing
  MK03: Display Vendor - Purchasing
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: Understanding how vendor master data is structured in SAP is crucial. It includes general data, company code data, and purchasing data.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor records in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the vendor is correctly set up for the specified company code.