M8632 - Supplier & is not created in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 632

• Message text: Supplier & is not created in company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8632 - Supplier & is not created in company code & ?

  The SAP error message M8632 indicates that a supplier (vendor) cannot be created in a specific company code. This error typically arises due to various reasons related to configuration, master data, or authorization issues. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured to allow the creation of suppliers.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect information in the vendor master data that is required for the specific company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the supplier may not have the necessary authorizations to create vendor records in the specified company code.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being entered, such as invalid account groups or missing mandatory fields.
  Blocked Vendor: The vendor might be blocked for the specific company code or in general.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly set up in the vendor master data configuration (transaction code OX02).
  Verify that the necessary settings for vendor creation are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check if all mandatory fields are filled out correctly in the vendor master data (transaction code XK01 or MK01).
  Ensure that the account group assigned to the vendor is valid for the company code.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create vendors in the specified company code. This can be checked with the help of the security team or by using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data being entered does not contain any errors or inconsistencies. Check for valid entries in fields like payment terms, tax information, etc.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  If the vendor is already created but blocked, you may need to unblock it (transaction code XK05 or MK05).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor (General)
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  OX02: Company Code Global Data
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor master data management and company code settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the M8632 error message in SAP.