How To Fix FR421 - No vendor data is being selected

FR421 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FR421 - Details

• 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