How To Fix FDM_AR202 - Vendor &1 does not exist

FDM_AR202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_AR - Dispute Management (Process Integration)

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Vendor &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_AR202 - Vendor &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "FDM_AR202 Vendor &1 does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a vendor with the specified identifier (represented by &1) in the vendor master data. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when trying to create a transaction involving a vendor.
  Causes:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor has not been created in the system.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor exists but has been marked as inactive or deleted.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number entered is incorrect or has been mistyped.
  Company Code Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the specific company code you are working with.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing vendor data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  Enter the vendor number and check if it exists