How To Fix MSG_MAP_CUST002 - Vendor Master &1 doesn't exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_MAP_CUST -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Vendor Master &1 doesn't exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_MAP_CUST002 - Vendor Master &1 doesn't exist ?

  The SAP error message MSG_MAP_CUST002 indicating that "Vendor Master &1 doesn't exist" typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a vendor master record that the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor master record has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number you are trying to access is incorrect or mistyped.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor master record may exist but has been marked as inactive or deleted.
  Company Code Issues: The vendor may not be assigned to the specific company code you are working with.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are using multiple systems (e.g., a production and a test system), the vendor may exist in one system but not in another.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Existence:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor (Purchasing)) to check if the vendor exists in the system.
  Enter the vendor number and the relevant company code to verify.
  
  
  
  Create Vendor:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, you can create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor (Purchasing)).
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields and assign the vendor to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Status:
  
  If the vendor exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it. This can be done using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) to update the status.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If you are working in a system that integrates with other systems (like a legacy system or another SAP instance), ensure that the vendor data is consistent across all systems.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to vendor master data management.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor master data management and related processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MSG_MAP_CUST002 error and successfully manage vendor master records in SAP.