How To Fix VK602 - No supplier master record exists for partner &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 602

• Message text: No supplier master record exists for partner &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK602 - No supplier master record exists for partner & ?

  The SAP error message VK602 ("No supplier master record exists for partner &") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a supplier master record for a specified partner in the context of a purchasing document or transaction. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing purchase orders, contracts, or other procurement-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Master Record: The most common cause is that the supplier (vendor) has not been created in the system or is not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function specified in the document may not be correctly assigned or may not correspond to a valid supplier.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect vendor numbers or partner assignments.
  Inactive Vendor: The vendor may be inactive or blocked in the system, preventing it from being used in transactions.
  Incorrect Company Code: The vendor may not be assigned to the company code relevant to the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain Supplier Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or XK02 (Change Vendor) to create or update the supplier master record.
  Ensure that all necessary information is filled out, including the vendor number, company code, and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Functions:
  
  Verify that the partner function used in the document corresponds to a valid supplier master record.
  You can check this in the vendor master data under the relevant partner functions.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is active and not blocked. You can check this in the vendor master data.
  If the vendor is blocked, you may need to unblock it or create a new vendor.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct company code that you are working with in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data, such as typos in the vendor number or incorrect partner assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor master data management and partner functions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK602 error and ensure that the supplier master record is correctly set up in your SAP system.