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 (Create Vendor - Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Assign Role to Vendor:
  
  If the vendor exists but does not have the required role, you can assign the role using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor - Purchasing).
  Ensure that the correct role is selected and that all necessary data is filled out.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that all required fields for the vendor role are filled out correctly.
  Check for any missing information that might prevent the vendor from being recognized in the specified role.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage vendor data.
  If there are authorization issues, contact your SAP security team to review and adjust the user's permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on vendor roles and management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Vendor Roles: In SAP, vendors can have multiple roles (e.g., purchasing, invoicing, etc.), and each role may have different data requirements.
  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 for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to vendor management and this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message VMD_API081 and ensure that the vendor is correctly set up in the system with the appropriate roles.