How To Fix VMD_API074 - Vendor &1: Specify name of contact person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Vendor &1: Specify name of contact person

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API074 - Vendor &1: Specify name of contact person ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API074 indicates that when trying to create or update a vendor master record, the system requires a contact person's name to be specified for the vendor. This is a common requirement in vendor management to ensure that there is a designated individual for communication regarding the vendor.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the contact person field is mandatory in the vendor master data, and it has not been filled in during the creation or update process. This can happen if:
  
  The user did not enter a contact person's name in the relevant field.
  The data being uploaded or processed does not include a contact person's name.
  There may be a configuration setting that mandates the contact person's name for certain vendor types or purchasing organizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that a contact person's name is provided when creating or updating the vendor master record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Manual Entry:
  
  If you are entering the vendor data manually, navigate to the vendor master data screen (transaction code XK01 for creating or XK02 for changing).
  Locate the section for contact information and enter the name of the contact person in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Data Upload:
  
  If you are uploading vendor data via a batch input session or using a data migration tool, ensure that the contact person's name is included in the data file or mapping.
  Check the data structure to confirm that the contact person's name field is correctly mapped and populated.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If the requirement for a contact person's name seems unexpected, check the configuration settings in the vendor master data. This can be done by consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing the relevant customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After entering the contact person's name, validate the data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly before saving the vendor record.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK01 - Create Vendor
  XK02 - Change Vendor
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  
  
  Field Information: The contact person's name is typically found in the "Contact Person" section of the vendor master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for vendor master data management for more details on required fields and data entry guidelines.
  
  By ensuring that the contact person's name is provided, you should be able to resolve the VMD_API074 error and successfully create or update the vendor master record.