How To Fix G5153 - The operator & doesn't have a vendor account link to its customer account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G5 - IS-Oil /Joint Venture/ Material transfer pricing

• Message number: 153

• Message text: The operator & doesn't have a vendor account link to its customer account

This could mean that:
1. The vendor account might not be created for the operator &V1&.
2. If the vendor account is created, the vendor account is not linked
to the customer account for &V1&.

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

Please create a vendor account for &V1& by:
Accounting -> Financial Accounting -> Joint Venture
=> Master Data -> Business Partners -> Vendors -> Create
If you have already created the vendor account, please link the vendor
account to the customer account of &V1& by:
Accounting -> Financial Accounting -> Joint Venture => Master Data
-> Business Partners -> Customers -> Change
After type in &V1& into the Customer field, choose 'Control Data' and
press Enter. In the 'Account Control' section, type in the vendor
account into the vendor field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G5153 - The operator & doesn't have a vendor account link to its customer account ?

  The SAP error message G5153 indicates that there is a mismatch between the vendor and customer accounts in the system. Specifically, it means that the operator (which could be a business partner or a specific account) does not have a vendor account linked to its customer account. This can occur in scenarios where a business partner is both a customer and a vendor, and the necessary links between these accounts have not been established.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Link: The primary cause of this error is that the vendor account has not been properly linked to the customer account in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the business partner settings or in the vendor/customer account settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry where the accounts were not created or linked correctly.
  Business Partner Role: The business partner may not have the correct roles assigned (e.g., customer role without a corresponding vendor role).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the relevant business partner and check the roles assigned to it.
  Ensure that both the customer and vendor roles are assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Link Vendor and Customer Accounts:
  
  If the roles are correctly assigned, check if the vendor account is linked to the customer account.
  You can do this by navigating to the customer account and checking the "Vendor" tab to see if the vendor account number is filled in.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Accounts:
  
  If the vendor account does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not linked, you can update the customer account to include the vendor account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to business partner management and account linking for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify business partner data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner, XD01 for creating customer accounts, and MK01 for creating vendor accounts.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that can be assigned to a business partner, such as "Customer," "Vendor," and "General."
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G5153 error and ensure that the necessary links between vendor and customer accounts are properly established in your SAP system.