How To Fix FR307 - Vendor & does not exist in document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 307

• Message text: Vendor & does not exist in document &

What causes this issue?

A vendor which was referenced in a document no longer has existing
master data in the system. Therefore, outputting the address and other
data in the document journal is not possible.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

This vendor's master data have already been archived. You can recreate
them, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR307 - Vendor & does not exist in document & ?

  The SAP error message FR307 indicates that a vendor specified in a document does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during the processing of documents such as purchase orders, invoices, or other financial transactions where a vendor is referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor may not have been created in the system. This can happen if the vendor was never set up or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number entered in the document may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Vendor Status: The vendor may be inactive or blocked, which can prevent transactions from being processed.
  Company Code Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the specific company code being used in the document.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the vendor data is maintained in a different system or module, there may be synchronization issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Vendor Existence: Verify if the vendor exists in the system by using transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing).
  Create Vendor: If the vendor does not exist, create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor - Purchasing).
  Verify Vendor Number: Ensure that the vendor number entered in the document is correct. Check for any typographical errors.
  Check Vendor Status: Review the vendor's status to ensure it is active and not blocked. You can do this in the vendor master data.
  Company Code Assignment: Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct company code. This can be checked in the vendor master data.
  Data Synchronization: If the vendor data is maintained in another system, ensure that it is synchronized properly with the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK01, XK03, MK01, MK03, and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) for troubleshooting.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create vendor data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on vendor management and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to vendor management that may address this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.