How To Fix W-129 - Supplier not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W- -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Supplier not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W-129 - Supplier not found ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W-129 Supplier not found
  
  Cause:
  The warning message W-129 "Supplier not found" occurs when the system cannot find the specified supplier (vendor) master record in the system during a transaction. This typically happens if:
  
  The vendor number entered does not exist in the vendor master data.
  The vendor master record is not maintained for the company code or purchasing organization involved.
  There is a typo or incorrect vendor number entered.
  The vendor is not yet created or activated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W-129 Supplier not found message, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Number:
  
  Verify that the vendor number entered is correct and exists in the system.
  Use transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor Purchasing Data) to check if the vendor master record exists.
  
  
  
  Maintain Vendor Master Data:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, create the vendor master record using XK01 (Create Vendor).
  Ensure the vendor is created for the relevant company code and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Account Group:
  
  Confirm that the vendor account group allows the creation of the vendor master record for the required company code.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Ensure the vendor is not blocked or marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  If the vendor number is entered manually, correct any typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to access or create vendor master data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01 – Create Vendor (Centrally)
  XK02 – Change Vendor
  XK03 – Display Vendor
  MK01 – Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03 – Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  LFA1 – Vendor Master (General Section)
  LFB1 – Vendor Master (Company Code)
  LFM1 – Vendor Master (Purchasing Organization)
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This is a warning message (W), so the system may allow you to continue, but the missing vendor master data can cause issues in processing.
  Always ensure vendor master data is properly maintained before posting transactions involving vendors.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after verifying the above, check for any custom validations or user-exits that might be causing the message, or consult your SAP support team.