How To Fix VK054 - Supplier & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Supplier & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK054 - Supplier & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VK054, which states "Supplier & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or pricing conditions related to suppliers.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Supplier: The supplier number referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or the supplier not being created in the vendor master data.
  Inactive Vendor: The vendor might exist but is marked as inactive or blocked in the vendor master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the supplier data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing) and verify if the supplier number exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create the vendor using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor - Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Status:
  
  If the vendor exists, check if it is active. If it is inactive or blocked, you may need to reactivate it using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor - Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the supplier number entered in the transaction is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access vendor data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate further, especially if there are data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01, XK02, XK03: Vendor master data management.
  MK01, MK02, MK03: Vendor master data for purchasing.
  
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  LFA1: Vendor Master (General Data).
  LFB1: Vendor Master (Company Code Data).
  LFM1: Vendor Master (Purchasing Data).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VK054 error message in SAP.