How To Fix REEXFI271 - Master record does not exist for vendor &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REEXFI - Messages for Interface to FI

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Master record does not exist for vendor &1 in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REEXFI271 - Master record does not exist for vendor &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message REEXFI271 indicates that the system cannot find a master record for a specified vendor in a particular company code. This error typically occurs during transactions that involve vendor-related activities, such as invoice processing, payment processing, or vendor master data maintenance.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Record: The vendor master record for the specified vendor and company code does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor or Company Code: The vendor number or company code entered in the transaction may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Vendor Deactivation: The vendor may have been deactivated or marked for deletion in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in missing or incomplete vendor records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REEXFI271 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing) and enter the vendor number and company code to check if the vendor master record exists.
  If the record does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor - Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Double-check the vendor number and company code entered in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  If the vendor exists but is inactive or marked for deletion, you may need to reactivate the vendor or create a new vendor record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you suspect that there are issues with data migration or if you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create vendor master records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data is crucial for procurement and financial processes in SAP. It contains important information about the vendor, including payment terms, contact details, and bank information.
  
  
  Company Code: A company code in SAP represents an independent accounting unit. Each company code can have its own set of vendor master records.
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to resolve the REEXFI271 error effectively.