How To Fix VMD_API131 - Vendor &1 prev.purch.org. &2 with subrange &3 and plant &4 does not exist

VMD_API131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Vendor &1 prev.purch.org. &2 with subrange &3 and plant &4 does not exist

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VMD_API131 - Details

• The SAP error message VMD_API131 indicates that there is an issue related to the vendor master data in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the vendor with the specified purchasing organization, subrange, and plant does not exist in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Vendor: The vendor number that is being referenced.
  Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization associated with the vendor.
  Subrange: The subrange that is being referenced, which is often used to categorize materials or services.
  Plant: The plant where the vendor is supposed to be linked.
  
  Causes
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data for the specified purchasing organization, subrange, and plant has not been created or is incomplete.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the vendor number, purchasing organization, subrange, or plant.
  Data Deletion: The vendor master data might have been deleted or archived, leading to the error when trying to access