How To Fix ME753 - Supplier & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 753

• Message text: Supplier & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME753 - Supplier & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ME753 ("Supplier & does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to process a purchase order or a related document that references a supplier (vendor) that is not recognized in the system. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor has not been created in the SAP system.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor exists but has been marked as inactive or blocked.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number entered is incorrect or has been mistyped.
  Company Code Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the specific company code you are working with.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your organization uses multiple systems, there may be synchronization issues where the vendor data is not updated across all systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Existence:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) to check if the vendor exists in the system.
  Ensure that you are searching for the vendor in the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Vendor:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor).
  If the vendor exists but is inactive, you can reactivate it using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor).
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Number:
  
  Double-check the vendor number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct company code. This can be checked in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If your organization uses multiple systems, ensure that the vendor data is synchronized across all systems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: Understanding how vendor master data is structured and maintained in SAP can help prevent this error in the future.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create vendor data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific configurations or customizations that may affect vendor management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME753 error and ensure that the vendor information is correctly set up in your SAP system.