How To Fix FT163 - Vendor & has not been created

FT163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Vendor & has not been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT163 - Vendor & has not been created ?

  The SAP error message FT163, which states "Vendor & has not been created," typically occurs when you attempt to perform an action related to a vendor that has not been set up in the system. This can happen in various transactions, such as creating a purchase order, invoice, or any other transaction that requires vendor information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The most straightforward cause is that the vendor has not been created in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number you are trying to use may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Vendor Status: The vendor may exist but could be inactive or blocked, preventing transactions from being processed.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the vendor number or name.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Vendor:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, you need to create it. This can be done using transaction codes such as XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01