How To Fix /GSINS/ER020 - Vendor ID &1 isn't found in master data. Resident sign isn't defined

/GSINS/ER020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/ER -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Vendor ID &1 isn't found in master data. Resident sign isn't defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/ER020 - Vendor ID &1 isn't found in master data. Resident sign isn't defined ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/ER020 Vendor ID &1 isn't found in master data. Resident sign isn't defined typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified vendor ID in the vendor master data. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to process a transaction related to a vendor that has not been properly set up in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor ID specified does not exist in the vendor master data.
  Incorrect Vendor ID: There may be a typo or error in the vendor ID being used.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the vendor data is supposed to be synchronized from another system or module, there may be issues with that synchronization.
  Inactive Vendor: The vendor may exist but is marked as inactive or blocked.
  Missing Resident Sign: The error also mentions that the "Resident sign isn't defined," which could indicate that there is a missing configuration or setting