How To Fix IDFI273 - Vendor Industry &1 has been selected for the Vendor &2 Company Code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFI - International Development

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Vendor Industry &1 has been selected for the Vendor &2 Company Code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDFI273 - Vendor Industry &1 has been selected for the Vendor &2 Company Code &3 ?

  The SAP error message IDFI273 indicates that a vendor has been assigned an industry that is not compatible with the company code in question. This error typically arises during the creation or modification of vendor master data in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The vendor's industry type is not allowed for the specified company code.
  There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain industries from being used with specific company codes.
  The vendor master data may not have been set up correctly, or there may be inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IDFI273 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for display or XK02 for change).
  Verify the industry type assigned to the vendor and ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the company code in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code OBY6 to review the settings for the company code and ensure that the industry type is allowed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Industry Type:
  
  If the industry type is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid one that is compatible with the company code.
  This can be done in the vendor master data maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the allowed industry types for the company code, consult with your SAP configuration team or the person responsible for maintaining vendor data.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has customizations in place, ensure that they are not causing the issue. Custom validation rules may restrict certain combinations of vendor industries and company codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  OBY6: Company Code Settings
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to vendor master data and industry types.
  Review SAP documentation for vendor master data management for further insights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the vendor creation or modification process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IDFI273 error and implement a solution to resolve it.