How To Fix VMD_API032 - Fill vendor number, personnel number, or contact person number

VMD_API032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Fill vendor number, personnel number, or contact person number

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

VMD_API032 - Details

• The SAP error message VMD_API032 indicates that a required field, specifically the vendor number, personnel number, or contact person number, has not been filled in during a transaction or process. This error typically occurs in the context of vendor management or when dealing with master data related to vendors, personnel, or contacts.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to create or update a vendor, personnel, or contact record without providing the necessary identification number.
  The system requires one of these identifiers to proceed with the operation, and it is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VMD_API032 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Field: Determine which of the required fields (vendor number, personnel number, or contact person number) is not filled in. This can usually be found in the error message details or by reviewing the transaction screen.
  
  
  Fill in the Required Field:
  
  If you are creating a new vendor, ensure that you enter a valid vendor