How To Fix MRNB004 - No supplier master for &1 (from purch. doc. &2) exists in co. code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRNB - Messages for Revaluation (Retro Active Pricing)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No supplier master for &1 (from purch. doc. &2) exists in co. code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRNB004 - No supplier master for &1 (from purch. doc. &2) exists in co. code &3 ?

  The SAP error message MRNB004 indicates that there is no supplier master record for the specified supplier in the company code associated with the purchase document. This error typically arises during the processing of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system cannot find the necessary vendor information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Record: The vendor (supplier) has not been created in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The vendor master record exists, but it is not assigned to the company code referenced in the purchase document.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the vendor number or company code in the purchase document.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor may have been deactivated or marked as inactive in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Vendor Master Record:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, create a new vendor master record in the system for the specified company code using transaction code XK01 (or MK01 for purchasing data).
  Ensure that all necessary information is filled out, including the company code and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Vendor Master:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (or MK03) to check if the vendor master record exists for the specified company code.
  If it exists, verify that the vendor is active and that the details are correct.
  
  
  
  Correct Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the purchase document is referencing the correct company code. If there is a mismatch, correct the company code in the purchase document.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Vendor:
  
  If the vendor has been deactivated, you may need to reactivate it using transaction code XK02 (or MK02).
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the vendor details or need assistance, consult with your organization's master data management team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor Master
  XK02: Change Vendor Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data is maintained correctly, including the necessary purchasing and accounting information.
  
  
  Company Code Configuration: Check the configuration of the company code in the SAP system to ensure it is set up correctly for vendor transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MRNB004 error and ensure that the vendor master data is correctly maintained in the SAP system.