How To Fix MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS053 - No vendor exists for the selected record

MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS - Material/Vendor Sustainability Validations

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No vendor exists for the selected record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS053 - No vendor exists for the selected record ?

  The SAP error message MG_SSTN_VALIDATIONS053 indicates that there is no vendor associated with the selected record in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management or procurement processes, where a vendor is required for transactions involving purchasing or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not exist for the specified vendor number in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number entered may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  Inactive Vendor: The vendor may exist but is marked as inactive or blocked in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the data entry that lead to the system not recognizing the vendor.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the purchasing organization or the vendor assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  Verify that the vendor exists and is active for the relevant purchasing