How To Fix VMD_API103 - Enter a vendor number

VMD_API103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Enter a vendor number

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VMD_API103 - Details

• The SAP error message VMD_API103: Enter a vendor number typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to vendor management, such as creating or updating vendor information, but has not provided a valid vendor number. This error is common in transactions that require a specific vendor to be identified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Number: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not entered a vendor number in the required field.
  Incorrect Field Focus: The cursor may be in the wrong field, leading to the impression that the vendor number is entered when it is not.
  Data Entry Error: The vendor number may have been entered incorrectly or may not exist in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the vendor management module that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Vendor Number: Ensure that you enter a valid vendor number in the appropriate field. If you