How To Fix /SCA/DM_AMPL018 - Supplier &1 of type &2 could not be found in master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/DM_AMPL -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Supplier &1 of type &2 could not be found in master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCA/DM_AMPL018 - Supplier &1 of type &2 could not be found in master data ?

  The SAP error message /SCA/DM_AMPL018 indicates that the system could not find a supplier in the master data. This error typically occurs in the context of data management or data migration processes, particularly when dealing with supplier information in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The supplier you are trying to reference does not exist in the master data tables.
  Incorrect Supplier Type: The supplier type specified may not match any existing entries in the master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, there may have been issues during the data transfer that resulted in missing or incomplete records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for supplier management may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the supplier.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the supplier exists in the master data. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MK03 for displaying vendor master data) and searching for the supplier.
  Correct Supplier Type: Ensure that the supplier type you are using in your transaction matches the type defined in the master data.
  Data Migration Review: If this error occurred during a data migration process, review the migration logs and ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly. You may need to re-import or correct the data.
  Create Missing Supplier: If the supplier does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., XK01 for creating vendor master data).
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to supplier management to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MK01, MK02, MK03 for vendor master data management.
  Data Management Tools: If you are using tools like SAP Data Services or SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, ensure that the mappings and transformations are correctly defined.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage supplier master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.