How To Fix M7875 - No vendor exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 875

• Message text: No vendor exists

What causes this issue?

No vendor exists for this material document.

System Response

The system can only display the vendor for goods movements that have
been entered with reference to purchase orders.

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?

Select a different function or a different document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7875 - No vendor exists ?

  The SAP error message M7875 "No vendor exists" typically occurs in the context of materials management or procurement processes when the system cannot find a vendor associated with a specific purchasing document or material. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor has not been created in the system or is not active.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor may have been deactivated or marked as obsolete.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number entered in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Purchasing Organization Assignment: The vendor may not be assigned to the purchasing organization relevant to the transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor master data or related tables.
  Missing Purchasing Info Record: If the purchasing info record is missing for the material and vendor combination, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor for Purchasing) and verify if the vendor exists and is active.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate Vendor:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor for Purchasing).
  If the vendor is inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Number:
  
  Double-check the vendor number entered in the transaction for any typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) to create a purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the vendor's status or need assistance, consult with your organization's master data management team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for vendor management and purchasing are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  MK03 - Display Vendor for Purchasing
  XK01 - Create Vendor
  MK01 - Create Vendor for Purchasing
  ME11 - Create Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to vendor management and procurement processes.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor management and purchasing processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.