How To Fix RE049 - Vendor &1 does not exist in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 049

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE049 - Vendor &1 does not exist in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message RE049 indicates that a vendor (supplier) does not exist in the specified company code. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves a vendor, but the system cannot find the vendor record in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor has not been created in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction does not match the company code where the vendor is created.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor may have been deactivated or marked as inactive in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the vendor number or company code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Existence:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for general view).
  Enter the vendor number and the company code to check if the vendor exists.
  
  
  
  Create Vendor:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, you can create it using transaction code (e.g., XK01 for general view).
  Ensure that you enter the correct company code during the creation process.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Double-check the company code you are using in your transaction. Make sure it matches the company code where the vendor is supposed to exist.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  If the vendor exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it. This can be done in the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK02 for general view).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the vendor's status or how to create it, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for vendor management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data is maintained correctly, including all necessary details such as address, payment terms, and company code assignments.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RE049 error and successfully process your transaction involving the vendor.