How To Fix VW682 - Ext. vendor ID has no value. Delete the selection line or enter a value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 682

• Message text: Ext. vendor ID has no value. Delete the selection line or enter a value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW682 - Ext. vendor ID has no value. Delete the selection line or enter a value ?

  The SAP error message VW682 ("Ext. vendor ID has no value. Delete the selection line or enter a value") typically occurs in the context of vendor-related transactions, particularly when dealing with external vendor IDs in purchasing documents or reports. This error indicates that the system expects a value for the external vendor ID, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor ID: The most common cause is that the external vendor ID field is empty when it is required for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the vendor master data or in the transaction settings that leads to the external vendor ID not being populated.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently left the external vendor ID field blank during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Value: If you are in a transaction where the external vendor ID is required, ensure that you enter a valid external vendor ID in the appropriate field.
  Delete the Selection Line: If the external vendor ID is not necessary for your transaction, you can delete the selection line that is causing the error.
  Check Vendor Master Data: Verify that the vendor master data is correctly set up and that the external vendor ID is populated for the relevant vendors.
  Review Transaction Settings: Check the configuration settings for the transaction you are working with to ensure that it is set up to handle external vendor IDs correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields for the transaction, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to purchasing, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify vendor data.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing external vendor ID or adjusting the transaction as needed, you should be able to resolve the VW682 error.