How To Fix FMFG_CM_EXCL_E003 - No matching vendors found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_CM_EXCL_E - Messages for credit memo exclude for US Federal

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No matching vendors found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_CM_EXCL_E003 - No matching vendors found ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_CM_EXCL_E003: No matching vendors found typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when the system is unable to find a vendor that matches the criteria specified in your transaction or report. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor you are trying to use may not be created in the system.
  Vendor Not Active: The vendor exists but is not active or has been marked as inactive.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in your transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no vendors being found.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor master data or the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the vendor data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 or MK03) and verify if the vendor exists and is active.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct company code and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Reassess the selection criteria you are using in your transaction. Try broadening the criteria to see if any vendors are returned.
  Ensure that you are not filtering out vendors unintentionally.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the vendor master data to identify any issues.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the underlying tables for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access vendor data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the error message and its context.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03 (Display Vendor), MK03 (Display Purchasing Info Record), and FMX1 (Create Funds Management Document).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.