How To Fix /SRMERP/OL_BO_SC011 - Item no: &1 No master record exists for vendor &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMERP/OL_BO_SC -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Item no: &1 No master record exists for vendor &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMERP/OL_BO_SC011 - Item no: &1 No master record exists for vendor &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMERP/OL_BO_SC011 indicates that there is no master record for the specified vendor in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where a purchase order or a related document is being processed, and the system cannot find the vendor's master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Record: The vendor specified in the transaction does not have a master record created in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number provided may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Vendor Not Activated: The vendor may exist but is not activated for the specific purchasing organization or company code.
  Data Deletion: The vendor master record may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Vendor Master Record:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, you need to create a vendor master record using transaction code XK01 (or MK01 for purchasing data).
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields, including the purchasing organization and company code.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Number:
  
  Verify that the vendor number entered in the transaction is correct. You can use transaction code XK03 (or MK03) to display the vendor master record and confirm its existence.
  
  
  
  Activate Vendor:
  
  If the vendor exists but is not activated for the relevant purchasing organization or company code, you may need to update the vendor master record using transaction code XK02 (or MK02) to ensure it is active.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion Flags:
  
  Ensure that the vendor master record does not have a deletion flag set. You can check this in the vendor master data display (transaction XK03).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the vendor's status or how to proceed, consult with your SAP administrator or the team responsible for vendor management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor Master Record
  XK02: Change Vendor Master Record
  XK03: Display Vendor Master Record
  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. It contains all the necessary information about the vendor, including payment terms, address, and contact details.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor master records in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the vendor master record is correctly set up in the system.