How To Fix RPUDB003 - Supplier master data for supplier &1 not found

RPUDB003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPUDB - Error Messages for DB Inconsistencies in Procurement (ISR)

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Supplier master data for supplier &1 not found

What causes this issue?

No general supplier master data exists for the supplier you entered.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_CHECK
If necessary, create the general supplier data (transaction
<DS:TRAN.XK01>XK01</>).
Transaction XK01 will redirect user to the BP transaction. Alternatively
you can use BP transaction to maintain general supplier data.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPUDB003 - Supplier master data for supplier &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message RPUDB003 indicates that the system could not find the supplier master data for the specified supplier number (&1). This error typically occurs in scenarios where the system is trying to access or process information related to a supplier that does not exist in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Supplier: The supplier number provided does not exist in the supplier master data table.
  Data Deletion: The supplier master data may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Input: The supplier number may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the supplier data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Supplier Number: Check the supplier number for any typographical errors. Ensure that the correct supplier number is being used.
  Check Supplier Master Data: Use transaction codes like XK03 (Display Vendor) or