How To Fix MN053 - Supplier & not maintained as customer (settlement type & not possible)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Supplier & not maintained as customer (settlement type & not possible)

What causes this issue?

There is no reference to a debtor in the account control data of the
supplier master record. The debit-side settlement type &V2& is thus not
possible.

System Response

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?

Please maintain the missing entry in the supplier master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN053 - Supplier & not maintained as customer (settlement type & not possible) ?

  The SAP error message MN053 ("Supplier & not maintained as customer (settlement type & not possible)") typically occurs in the context of settlement processes, particularly when dealing with purchasing and vendor management. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a transaction because the supplier (vendor) in question is not set up as a customer in the system, which is required for certain types of settlements.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Set Up as Customer: The primary cause of this error is that the vendor (supplier) you are trying to use in a settlement process is not maintained as a customer in the SAP system.
  Settlement Type: The error may also be related to the specific settlement type being used, which may require the vendor to be a customer.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how vendors and customers are related, and these may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Vendor as Customer:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or XK02 (Change Vendor).
  Ensure that the vendor is set up correctly and that the relevant customer data is maintained.
  You may need to create a customer record for the vendor if it does not exist. This can be done using transaction code FD01 (Create Customer) or FD02 (Change Customer).
  Ensure that the customer account is linked to the vendor account.
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Type:
  
  Review the settlement type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is appropriate for the vendor/customer relationship you are trying to establish.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settlement types are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to vendor and customer relationships in the SAP system. This may involve looking at the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Materials Management (MM) modules.
  Ensure that the necessary links between vendor and customer accounts are established in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to vendor and customer management, as well as settlement processes, for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK01, XK02, FD01, FD02, and others related to vendor and customer management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor and customer records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant modules.