How To Fix RE048 - Vendor &1 does not exist in company code &2 - reference deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Vendor &1 does not exist in company code &2 - reference deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE048 - Vendor &1 does not exist in company code &2 - reference deleted ?

  The SAP error message RE048 indicates that a vendor (in this case, represented by &1) does not exist in the specified company code (represented by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of accounts payable or vendor management when trying to process transactions related to a vendor that is not properly set up in the system for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor has not been created in the system for the specified company code.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor may have been deactivated or marked as inactive in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The transaction is being attempted with the wrong company code, which does not have the vendor set up.
  Data Deletion: The vendor data may have been deleted or not properly maintained in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Vendor: If the vendor does not exist, you need to create it in the system for the specified company code. This can be done using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor for Purchasing).
  
  
  Check Vendor Status: If the vendor exists but is inactive, you can reactivate it using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor for Purchasing). Ensure that the vendor is active for the relevant company code.
  
  
  Verify Company Code: Double-check that you are using the correct company code in your transaction. If you are trying to process a transaction for a different company code, switch to the correct one.
  
  
  Data Consistency: Ensure that all necessary data for the vendor is complete and consistent. This includes address details, payment terms, and other relevant information.
  
  
  Check for Deletion: If the vendor was deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new vendor record.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor for Purchasing
  MK02: Change Vendor for Purchasing
  MK03: Display Vendor for Purchasing
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor records in the system.
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance: Regularly review and maintain vendor master data to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to vendor management that may address known issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RE048 error and ensure that the vendor is properly set up in the system for the specified company code.