How To Fix FCLM144 - Supplier & is not defined in Company Code &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM - Message class of Liquidity Forecasting

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Supplier & is not defined in Company Code &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM144 - Supplier & is not defined in Company Code &. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM144 typically indicates that a supplier (vendor) is not defined in the specified company code. This error often arises in the context of financial transactions, vendor management, or when trying to process invoices or payments related to a supplier.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor has not been created in the system for the specified company code.
  Vendor Not Assigned to Company Code: The vendor exists in the system but is not assigned to the specific company code you are trying to use.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor master data, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the vendor data for the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Vendor: If the vendor does not exist, you need to create it in the system for the specified company code. This can be done using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor for Purchasing).
  
  
  Assign Vendor to Company Code: If the vendor exists but is not assigned to the company code, you can assign it using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor for Purchasing). Ensure that the vendor is set up correctly for the relevant company code.
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data: Review the vendor master data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the vendor is active.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage vendor data for the specified company code. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK01, XK02, XK03 (Display Vendor), and MK01, MK02, MK03 for purchasing-related vendor management.
  Vendor Master Data: Understand the structure of vendor master data, including general data, company code data, and purchasing data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on vendor management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCLM144 error and ensure that the supplier is properly defined in the specified company code.