How To Fix FB446 - One-time data for vendor & is missing in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 446

• Message text: One-time data for vendor & is missing in company code &

What causes this issue?

Vendor &V1& is characterized as an OTA account. For which in the
following error message for listed line items,
no OTA data could be determined.

System Response

Abnormal termination of processing.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB446 - One-time data for vendor & is missing in company code & ?

  The SAP error message FB446 indicates that there is missing one-time vendor data for a specific vendor in a particular company code. This error typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction related to a one-time vendor, but the necessary data has not been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing One-Time Vendor Data: The one-time vendor data (such as address, payment terms, etc.) has not been created or is incomplete for the specified vendor in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number you are trying to use may not be set up as a one-time vendor in the system.
  Company Code Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the company code you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB446 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create or Maintain One-Time Vendor Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FK01 (Create Vendor) or FK02 (Change Vendor).
  Enter the vendor number and the company code.
  Ensure that you select the option for "One-Time Vendor" and fill in all required fields, including address, payment terms, and any other necessary information.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code FK03 (Display Vendor) to check if the vendor exists and if the one-time data is correctly maintained.
  If the vendor is not set up as a one-time vendor, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to create or change vendor data, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for vendor management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FK01: Create Vendor
  FK02: Change Vendor
  FK03: Display Vendor
  
  
  One-Time Vendor: This is a special type of vendor in SAP that is used for transactions where you do not want to create a permanent vendor master record. It is often used for infrequent purchases or services.
  Vendor Master Data: This includes all the information related to vendors, such as address, payment terms, and bank details. Proper maintenance of this data is crucial for smooth transaction processing in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB446 error and successfully process your transaction.