How To Fix FM402 - Vendor & does not exist in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Vendor & does not exist in company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM402 - Vendor & does not exist in company code & ?

  The SAP error message FM402 indicates that a vendor does not exist in the specified company code. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction involving a vendor that has not been set up or is not active in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor has not been created in the system for the specified company code.
  Vendor Inactive: The vendor exists but is marked as inactive for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The transaction is being processed under the wrong company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the vendor number or company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing) and enter the vendor number and company code to check if the vendor exists.
  If the vendor does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor - Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Activate Vendor:
  
  If the vendor exists but is inactive, you can reactivate it by using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) and ensuring that the vendor is active for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct company code in your transaction. Double-check the company code entered in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the vendor number and company code for any typographical errors. Ensure that the correct values are being used.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create vendor master data in the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data is crucial for procurement and financial transactions in SAP. It includes information such as vendor name, address, payment terms, and company code assignments.
  
  
  Company Code: A company code is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a legal entity. Each vendor can be assigned to one or more company codes.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.