How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL059 - Vendor &1 not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Vendor &1 not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL059 - Vendor &1 not found. ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL059 Vendor &1 not found typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee-related data and vendor information. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a vendor record associated with the specified identifier (represented by &1).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Record: The most common cause is that the vendor with the specified ID does not exist in the system. This could be due to data entry errors or the vendor not being created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the vendor master data settings or in the integration between HCM and the vendor management module.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some vendor records may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the vendor data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Existence: 
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing) to check if the vendor exists in the system. Enter the vendor ID to see if it is available.
  
  
  
  Create Vendor Record: 
  
  If the vendor does not exist, you can create a new vendor record using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor - Purchasing). Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings related to vendor management in the SAP system. Ensure that the integration points between HCM and vendor management are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review: 
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary vendor records were included and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access vendor data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK01, XK03, MK01, MK03, and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking table structures.
  Tables: The vendor information is typically stored in tables like LFA1 (Vendor Master - General Data) and LFB1 (Vendor Master - Company Code Data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.