How To Fix /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM012 - Vendor number is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Vendor number is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM012 - Vendor number is initial ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM012 Vendor number is initial typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when a process requires a vendor number, but the system finds that the vendor number is not provided (i.e., it is "initial" or empty).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Information: The most common cause of this error is that the vendor number has not been entered in the relevant transaction or master data record.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the vendor number should be linked to a specific location or product but is missing.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SCM module that require a vendor number for certain processes, and these settings may not be correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the vendor master data in SAP (transaction code XK03 for general view).
  Ensure that the vendor number is correctly maintained and active.
  
  
  
  Update Transaction Data:
  
  If you are processing a transaction (like creating a purchase order or a stock transfer), ensure that the vendor number is filled in the relevant fields.
  If the vendor number is supposed to be derived from another source, check that the source data is complete and correct.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to vendor assignment in the SCM module.
  Ensure that the system is set up to require vendor numbers only when necessary and that the logic for deriving vendor numbers is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to see if there are any additional requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) where vendor numbers are typically required.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM012 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit vendor data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error related to the missing vendor number in SAP.