How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM716 - Supplier of PReq &1/&2 does not exist in this system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Supplier of PReq &1/&2 does not exist in this system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM716 - Supplier of PReq &1/&2 does not exist in this system ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM716 Supplier of PReq &1/&2 does not exist in this system typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchase requisitions (PReq). This error indicates that the supplier (vendor) associated with the purchase requisition does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor associated with the purchase requisition has not been created in the system.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor may have been deactivated or marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number in the purchase requisition may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with the vendor data transfer.
  Company Code Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the relevant company code in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MK03 (Display Vendor) to check if the vendor exists in the system.
  If the vendor does not exist, create it using transaction code MK01 (Create Vendor).
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Status:
  
  If the vendor exists, check if it is active. You can do this in the vendor master data.
  If the vendor is inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Correct Vendor Number:
  
  Ensure that the vendor number in the purchase requisition is correct. You can do this by checking the purchase requisition details.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all vendor data was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider consulting with your SAP support team or SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK01: Create Vendor
  MK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Vendor
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on vendor master data management and purchase requisition processing.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify vendor data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the purchase requisition can be processed correctly.