How To Fix VMD_API181 - Supplier &1: Permitted Payee is missing for Company Code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Supplier &1: Permitted Payee is missing for Company Code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API181 - Supplier &1: Permitted Payee is missing for Company Code &2 ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API181 indicates that there is a missing permitted payee for a supplier in a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of vendor management and payment processing within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a transaction involving a supplier (vendor) that does not have a valid permitted payee assigned for the specified company code. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The supplier has not been set up correctly in the system.
  The permitted payee information is missing or incomplete.
  Changes were made to the supplier's data, and the permitted payee was not updated accordingly.
  The company code is not linked to the supplier's permitted payee information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data in SAP (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Verify that the supplier is correctly set up and that the necessary details are filled in.
  
  
  
  Review Permitted Payee Information:
  
  Navigate to the permitted payee section for the supplier (this may be found under the vendor's details).
  Ensure that there is a valid permitted payee assigned for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Add or Update Permitted Payee:
  
  If the permitted payee is missing, you will need to add it. This can typically be done in the vendor master data maintenance transaction (e.g., XK02).
  Make sure to include all required information, such as the payee's name, address, and any relevant banking details.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the company code in question is correctly assigned to the supplier and that the permitted payee is valid for that company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Purchasing Info Record
  MK02: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for vendor management and permitted payees for more detailed guidance on setting up and managing supplier data.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit vendor master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the VMD_API181 error message in SAP.