How To Fix VMD_API182 - Supplier &1: Default Permitted Payee was deleted for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Supplier &1: Default Permitted Payee was deleted for company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API182 - Supplier &1: Default Permitted Payee was deleted for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API182 indicates that a default permitted payee for a supplier has been deleted for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of vendor management and payment processing within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A supplier (vendor) has been set up in the system, but the default permitted payee associated with that supplier has been deleted or is no longer valid for the specified company code.
  The system is trying to process a transaction (like a payment) that requires a valid permitted payee, but it cannot find one due to the deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data in SAP (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify if the supplier has a valid default permitted payee assigned for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Update the Permitted Payee:
  
  If the permitted payee has been deleted, you will need to recreate it. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the supplier master data maintenance (transaction code XK02 or MK02).
  Adding a new permitted payee or updating the existing one to ensure it is valid for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the supplier master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with the Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct permitted payee details, consult with your finance or accounts payable team to confirm the appropriate payee information.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  If the deletion was unintentional, check the change logs to see who deleted the permitted payee and why. This can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  XK02 - Change Vendor
  MK03 - Display Material Vendor
  MK02 - Change Material Vendor
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for vendor management and permitted payees for more detailed information on how to manage supplier data.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the supplier has a valid default permitted payee for the specified company code.