How To Fix O4018 - Customer & does not exist.

O4018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O4 - IS-Oil: MAP message pool

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Customer & does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4018 - Customer & does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message O4018, which states "Customer & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a customer record that the system cannot find. This can happen in various transactions, such as sales orders, billing, or customer master data maintenance.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Customer: The customer number you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Customer Number: There may be a typo or formatting issue in the customer number you entered.
  Customer Data Not Created: The customer record has not been created yet in the relevant client or company code.
  Data Deletion: The customer record may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Company Code: The customer may exist, but not in the company code you are currently working in.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view the customer data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Customer Number: Double-check the customer number for any typos or formatting issues.
  Check Customer