How To Fix FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS004 - Supplier information not available for supplier ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS - FIP messages related to errors from BAL

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Supplier information not available for supplier ID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS004 - Supplier information not available for supplier ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS004 indicates that the system cannot find supplier information for the specified supplier ID. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when trying to access supplier-related data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Supplier Master Data: The supplier ID may not exist in the system, or the supplier master data has not been created or activated.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the supplier data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Inactive Supplier: The supplier may be marked as inactive in the system, which would prevent any transactions from being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the supplier information.
  Incorrect Supplier ID: The supplier ID entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for general data, FK03 for company code data).
  Verify if the supplier ID exists and is active.
  If the supplier does not exist, create the supplier master data using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XK01).
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the supplier data.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant tables (e.g., LFA1 for general supplier data).
  
  
  
  Activate Supplier:
  
  If the supplier is inactive, you may need to reactivate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XK02).
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access supplier information.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Correct Supplier ID:
  
  Double-check the supplier ID entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Supplier
  XK02: Change Supplier
  XK03: Display Supplier
  FK03: Display Vendor (Company Code)
  SE16/SE11: Data Browser/Table View
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  LFA1: Vendor Master (General Data)
  LFB1: Vendor Master (Company Code Data)
  LFM1: Vendor Master (Purchasing Data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to supplier data or the error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.