How To Fix /PM0/ABP_CRDITOR_MSG013 - Creditor &1 is already used

/PM0/ABP_CRDITOR_MSG013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_CRDITOR_MSG -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Creditor &1 is already used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_CRDITOR_MSG013 - Creditor &1 is already used ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_CRDITOR_MSG013 indicates that a creditor (vendor or supplier) is already in use in the system, which typically means that the creditor is being referenced in an ongoing transaction or has existing records that prevent further actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Transactions: The creditor is involved in open transactions, such as purchase orders, invoices, or contracts.
  Locked Status: The creditor might be locked or flagged for some reason, preventing further modifications.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity, and if a creditor is already associated with certain records, it cannot be reused or modified until those records are resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Open Transactions: Review any open transactions related to the creditor. This can include:
  
  Purchase Orders
  Invoices
  Contracts
  Payment requests
  Any other related documents
  
  You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or FB03 (Display Document) to check for existing records.
  
  
  Release Locks: If the creditor is locked, you may need to unlock it. This can be