How To Fix QA201 - Supplier/Manufacturer & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Supplier/Manufacturer & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA201 - Supplier/Manufacturer & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QA201, which states "Supplier/Manufacturer & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of quality management and procurement processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified supplier or manufacturer in the relevant master data tables.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The supplier or manufacturer has not been created in the system. This could be due to a lack of data entry or an oversight during the vendor creation process.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The supplier or manufacturer code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deactivation: The supplier or manufacturer may have been deactivated or marked as inactive in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that prevent the supplier or manufacturer from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data) and verify if the supplier or manufacturer exists.
  If it