How To Fix IM707 - Vendor number &1 does not exist

IM707 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Vendor number &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You entered a number for a vendor that does not exist in the system.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. If you entered the wrong number by mistake, overtype
it with the correct number. If you do not know the correct number,
select the desired vendor number using the possible entries function to
help you. aus.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM707 - Vendor number &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IM707, which states "Vendor number &1 does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction involving a vendor that is not recognized in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Materials Management (MM) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor number you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor may exist but has been marked as inactive or deleted.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: There may be a typographical error in the vendor number you are entering.
  Company Code Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the vendor not being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing) and enter the vendor