How To Fix FR421 - No vendor data is being selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 421

• Message text: No vendor data is being selected

What causes this issue?

You have made entries in the selection criteria for the vendor part yet
have not selected that vendors are to be processed.

System Response

The system is drawing your attention to the fact that no vendor data is
being selected.

How to fix this error?

Mark the indicator for selecting vendors.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR421 - No vendor data is being selected ?

  The SAP error message FR421 "No vendor data is being selected" typically occurs in the context of vendor-related transactions, such as when trying to create or process purchase orders, vendor master data, or during invoice verification. This error indicates that the system could not find any relevant vendor data based on the criteria provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The vendor you are trying to use may not be set up in the system or may be inactive.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing vendor records. This could be due to incorrect filters or parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select vendor data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the vendor master data that prevent it from being selected.
  Company Code or Purchasing Organization: The vendor may not be assigned to the relevant company code or purchasing organization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display) 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:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using in the transaction. Make sure they are correct and that they match the existing vendor data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access vendor data. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run data consistency checks or reports to identify any issues with vendor data. You may need to correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03 (Display Vendor), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), and ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  Vendor Data Maintenance: Understand the process of maintaining vendor data in SAP, including the roles of different data views (general data, company code data, purchasing data).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor management and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FR421 error and implement a solution.