How To Fix O1815 - Exchange partner's vendor record '&' does not exist in company '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 815

• Message text: Exchange partner's vendor record '&' does not exist in company '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1815 - Exchange partner's vendor record '&' does not exist in company '&' ?

  The SAP error message O1815 indicates that there is an issue with the vendor record for an exchange partner in the specified company code. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the vendor record associated with the exchange partner in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Record: The vendor record for the specified exchange partner does not exist in the company code you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not aligned with the vendor record.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the vendor data was recently created or modified, there may be a delay in data synchronization across different modules or systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the vendor record in the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Record:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 or MK03) and verify if the vendor record exists for the specified company code.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create the vendor record using transaction XK01 or MK01.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct company code in your transaction. Cross-check the company code against the vendor record.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the vendor was recently created, ensure that the data has been properly saved and is available in the system. You may need to refresh or recheck the data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the vendor record. If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to vendor management and error handling for additional insights.
  
  
  
  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 management and error O1815.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O1815 error and ensure that the vendor record is correctly set up in the specified company code.