How To Fix TXS_MESSAGES018 - Cannot read information for supplier &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXS_MESSAGES - Tax Service Messages class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cannot read information for supplier &

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find any data for the supplier in the database.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Verify if the supplier information is maintained in the <LS>Vendor
Master (General Section) </>(<NP>LFA1</>) table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TXS_MESSAGES018 - Cannot read information for supplier & ?

  The SAP error message TXS_MESSAGES018 indicates that the system is unable to read information for a specified supplier. This error typically arises in the context of transactions involving supplier data, such as during the creation or processing of purchase orders, invoices, or other procurement-related activities.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Supplier Master Data: The supplier may not be set up in the system, or the supplier master data may be incomplete or inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the supplier information.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the supplier data within the database.
  Incorrect Supplier Number: The supplier number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or formatted improperly.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the retrieval of supplier data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for general data, XK02 for changes) and verify that the supplier exists and is active.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access supplier data.
  
  
  
  Correct Supplier Number:
  
  Double-check the supplier number being used in the transaction to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks or reports to identify any issues with the supplier data. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to inspect the relevant database tables.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or IT support team to investigate any underlying system issues or configuration problems.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03 (Display Vendor), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), and ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on supplier master data management and error handling.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.