How To Fix VMD_API163 - Vendor subrange and/or plant must be entered for diff. purchasing data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Vendor subrange and/or plant must be entered for diff. purchasing data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API163 - Vendor subrange and/or plant must be entered for diff. purchasing data ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API163 indicates that there is a missing entry for the vendor subrange and/or plant in the different purchasing data for a vendor. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or update purchasing information for a vendor in the system, and the required fields are not filled out correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Subrange: The vendor subrange is a specific categorization of products or services that a vendor provides. If this is not specified, the system cannot determine the correct purchasing data.
  Missing Plant Information: The plant is a location where goods are produced or stored. If the plant is not specified, the system cannot associate the purchasing data with the correct location.
  Incomplete Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not be fully maintained, leading to missing entries in the purchasing data section.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK02 for changing vendor data).
  Ensure that the vendor subrange and plant are correctly entered in the purchasing data section.
  
  
  
  Enter Required Information:
  
  If the vendor subrange is required, make sure to enter it in the relevant field.
  Ensure that the plant is specified in the purchasing data for the vendor.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the required fields, check with your SAP configuration team to understand if there are specific settings that mandate the entry of vendor subranges or plants.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  After making the necessary changes, validate the data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Attempt to perform the action that triggered the error again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), XK03 (Display Vendor)
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor master data and purchasing data configuration.
  
  
  By ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the VMD_API163 error and proceed with your purchasing activities in SAP.