How To Fix /STTPEC/INT_MSG206 - Allowed Vendor Account Groups are not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/INT_MSG -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Allowed Vendor Account Groups are not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/INT_MSG206 - Allowed Vendor Account Groups are not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/INT_MSG206 Allowed Vendor Account Groups are not maintained typically occurs in the context of vendor master data management. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a transaction because the allowed vendor account groups have not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The vendor account groups that are supposed to be allowed for a particular transaction or process have not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the configuration may not align with the requirements of the transaction being executed.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create vendors in the specified account groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Vendor Master > Define Account Groups.
  Ensure that the required vendor account groups are defined and that they are correctly set up for the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Maintain Allowed Account Groups:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if there is a specific setting for allowed vendor account groups for the relevant transaction (e.g., purchasing, invoicing).
  If necessary, add the required account groups to the allowed list.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the specific transaction or process that is generating the error. Ensure that it is configured to allow the vendor account groups you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor master data in the specified account groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or XK01 (Create Vendor) to manage vendor data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on vendor master data management and account group configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /STTPEC/INT_MSG206 Allowed Vendor Account Groups are not maintained.