How To Fix VMD_API081 - Vendor &1 does not exist in role &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Vendor &1 does not exist in role &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API081 - Vendor &1 does not exist in role &2 ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API081 indicates that a vendor (identified by &1) does not exist in the specified role (identified by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of vendor master data management, particularly when trying to perform operations related to vendor roles in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor has not been created in the system.
  Role Not Assigned: The vendor exists, but the specific role (e.g., purchasing, invoicing) has not been assigned to the vendor.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the vendor master data, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the vendor in the specified role.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Existence:
  
  Use transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing) to check if the vendor exists in the system.
  If the vendor does not exist, create it using transaction code XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01