How To Fix OPS_SE_TCM_80104 - Vendor &1 for purchasing organization &2 unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_TCM_80 -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Vendor &1 for purchasing organization &2 unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_TCM_80104 - Vendor &1 for purchasing organization &2 unknown ?

  The SAP error message "OPS_SE_TCM_80104 Vendor &1 for purchasing organization &2 unknown" typically indicates that the system cannot find the specified vendor for the given purchasing organization. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a purchase order, a contract, or any other procurement-related document.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor may not be created in the system for the specified purchasing organization.
  Vendor Inactive: The vendor exists but is inactive or blocked for the specified purchasing organization.
  Incorrect Vendor or Purchasing Organization: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the vendor or purchasing organization fields.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the vendor data is maintained in a different system or module, there may be synchronization issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the vendor in the specified purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for general view).
  Verify that the vendor exists for the specified purchasing organization.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Create Vendor if Necessary:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XK01 for creating a vendor).
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries for the vendor and purchasing organization in the transaction where the error occurred to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the vendor data for the specified purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your IT department or SAP support team to investigate further, especially if there are data synchronization issues or if the vendor data is maintained in a different system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to vendor master data and purchasing organization settings for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the vendor is correctly set up for the purchasing organization in question.