How To Fix ICC_CL021 - Vendor data no longer available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_CL - Messages (Chile)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Vendor data no longer available

What causes this issue?

The program was unable to read the data for vendor &v1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Run the program again. If the error occurs again, contact your system
administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_CL021 - Vendor data no longer available ?

  The SAP error message ICC_CL021, which states "Vendor data no longer available," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the vendor data that is required for a particular transaction or process. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor may have been deactivated or marked as inactive in the system. This can happen due to business processes or data maintenance activities.
  Data Deletion: The vendor data might have been deleted from the system, either accidentally or as part of a data cleanup process.
  Data Migration Issues: If there was a recent data migration or system upgrade, the vendor data may not have been migrated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the vendor data, leading to the perception that the data is unavailable.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number being used in the transaction may be incorrect or mistyped.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status: Verify the status of the vendor in the system. You can do this by navigating to the vendor master data and checking if the vendor is active.
  
  Transaction Code: XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reactivate Vendor: If the vendor has been deactivated, you may need to reactivate it or recreate the vendor master record if it has been deleted.
  
  Transaction Code: XK01 (Create Vendor) or XK02 (Change Vendor).
  
  
  
  Verify Data Migration: If the issue arose after a data migration, check the migration logs and ensure that all vendor data was transferred correctly.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access vendor data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Correct Vendor Number: Double-check the vendor number being used in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for vendor management, such as XK01, XK02, XK03, MK01, MK02, and MK03.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to vendor data management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for vendor master data management to understand the processes and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ICC_CL021 error and implement the appropriate solution.