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 does not exist, create the supplier or manufacturer using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., XK01 for creating a vendor).
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the supplier or manufacturer code you are entering to ensure it is correct. Look for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Check Status:
  
  If the supplier or manufacturer exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it. This can typically be done in the vendor master data maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the necessary settings for supplier and manufacturer data are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create supplier/manufacturer data in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Purchasing Info Record
  MK02: Change Purchasing Info Record
  MK03: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on vendor and manufacturer management for best practices and guidelines on maintaining master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA201 error and ensure that the supplier or manufacturer data is correctly set up in your SAP system.