How To Fix /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL305 - Supplier 13 and company code 01 cannot be combined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL -

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Supplier 13 and company code 01 cannot be combined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL305 - Supplier 13 and company code 01 cannot be combined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL305 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of a supplier (vendor) and a company code in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that "Supplier 13 and company code 01 cannot be combined." This typically occurs in the context of vendor master data, where a vendor is not properly assigned to a specific company code.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor (Supplier 13) may not be created or activated for the specified company code (01). Each vendor must be set up for each company code that will use it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor master data, such as missing or incorrect entries for the company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the vendor data for the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor (Purchasing)) and check if the vendor exists for the specified company code.
  If the vendor does not exist for the company code, you will need to create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor (Purchasing)).
  
  
  
  Create Vendor for Company Code:
  
  If the vendor is not set up for the company code, create the vendor master record for the company code 01.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the company code, payment terms, and other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the vendor master data. You can use transaction code MK02 (Change Vendor) to review and update any necessary information.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or modify vendor data for the specified company code. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team 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: The vendor master data is crucial for procurement processes in SAP. Each vendor must be linked to the relevant company codes to ensure proper transaction processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to vendor master data and company code combinations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the vendor is correctly set up for the specified company code.