How To Fix RE980 - Vendor & in commitment & item & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 980

• Message text: Vendor & in commitment & item & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE980 - Vendor & in commitment & item & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RE980 typically indicates that there is an issue with a vendor or commitment item in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) or related modules. This error can occur when trying to process transactions related to a vendor that is not properly defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Defined: The vendor you are trying to use in the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Commitment Item Not Defined: The commitment item (which is used for budgeting and financial tracking) is not defined or is incorrectly configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the vendor or commitment item.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the vendor or commitment item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for general vendor data).
  Verify that the vendor exists and is active.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct company code and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Commitment Item:
  
  Verify that the commitment item you are using is defined in the system.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for commitment items (transaction code OKEQ or similar).
  Ensure that the commitment item is valid for the relevant fiscal year and is properly assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for Real Estate Management or the relevant module to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the integration between the vendor and commitment item is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is compatible with the vendor and commitment item.
  Review the documentation or configuration settings for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the RE980 error message and related transactions.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03 (Display Vendor), OKEQ (Commitment Item Configuration), and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the RE980 error message, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access and modify vendor and commitment item data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RE980 error message in SAP.