How To Fix FMLGD514 - No vendor exists in funds commitment &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMLGD -

• Message number: 514

• Message text: No vendor exists in funds commitment &1/&2

What causes this issue?

The clearing control always determines the vendor from the funds
commitment item. However, no vendor is defined in the funds commitment
item.

System Response

If no setting exists for this event (message 514) in Customizing for
error events and no basic settings for the error handling of vendor down
payments (message 500) exists either, the system cannot carry out this
posting automatically.
Otherwise, the system carries out the posting in accordance with the
setting for message 514 or 500.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMLGD514 - No vendor exists in funds commitment &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message FMLGD514 ("No vendor exists in funds commitment &1/&2") typically occurs in the context of funds management when there is an attempt to process a transaction that references a vendor that is not properly defined or does not exist in the system for the specified commitment item.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Defined: The vendor you are trying to use in the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Vendor Not Active: The vendor may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Missing Funds Commitment: The funds commitment for the specified combination of commitment item and vendor may not exist.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the funds management module or the integration with the vendor master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  Verify that the vendor exists and is active.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct company code and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Commitment Item:
  
  Check the commitment item you are using in the transaction.
  Ensure that it is correctly configured in the funds management settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Vendor:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XK01 for creating a vendor).
  If the vendor exists but is inactive, reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Check Funds Commitment:
  
  Ensure that there is a valid funds commitment for the combination of the vendor and the commitment item.
  You can check this in the funds management reports or by using transaction codes like FMX1 or FMX2.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the funds management module is properly set up and integrated with vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs or transaction logs for more detailed information about the error, which may provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  XK01/XK02/XK03: Vendor master data maintenance.
  FMX1/FMX2: Funds commitment management.
  FBL1N: Vendor line item display.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on funds management and vendor master data for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FMLGD514 error message in SAP.