How To Fix WRBA009 - Supplier & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRBA - Retail Buying: Additional Function

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Supplier & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRBA009 - Supplier & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WRBA009: Supplier & does not exist typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified supplier (vendor) master record in the system during a transaction or process that requires a valid supplier.
  
  Cause:
  
  The supplier (vendor) number entered does not exist in the SAP system.
  The supplier master data has not been created or is inactive.
  Typographical error or incorrect supplier number entered.
  The supplier number belongs to a different company code or purchasing organization than the one currently used.
  The supplier master record might have been deleted or blocked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Supplier Number:
  
  Check the supplier number entered for correctness.
  Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces.
  
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Use transaction XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing) to verify if the supplier exists.
  If the supplier does not exist, create it using XK01 or MK01.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code and Purchasing Organization:
  
  Ensure the supplier is created for the correct company code and purchasing organization.
  Sometimes the supplier exists but not for the relevant organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Check Supplier Status:
  
  Verify if the supplier is blocked or marked for deletion.
  Unblock or reactivate if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to access the supplier master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the supplier master data was recently created, ensure that the data has been properly saved and replicated if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01 - Create Vendor (Central)
  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:
  
  Always ensure that the supplier master data is maintained consistently across all relevant organizational levels.
  If the error occurs during an interface or data upload, verify the source data and mapping.
  
  
  
  
  If after these checks the issue persists, consider checking system logs or contacting your SAP Basis or Master Data team for further investigation.