How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1012 - Vendor &2 in company code &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 012

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1012 - Vendor &2 in company code &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1012 Vendor &2 in company code &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a vendor record for the specified company code. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, invoice processing, or when trying to access vendor-related data.
  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 transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing) and enter the vendor number and company code to verify if the vendor exists.
  
  
  
  Create Vendor:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, you can create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor - Purchasing). 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 be created.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  If the vendor exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it. This can be done using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) to update the vendor status.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  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: Ensure that the vendor master data is maintained correctly, including all necessary details such as address, payment terms, and purchasing information.
  
  
  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 identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1012 Vendor &2 in company code &1 does not exist.