How To Fix WRBA023 - Supplier does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRBA - Retail Buying: Additional Function

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Supplier does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRBA023 - Supplier does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRBA023 - Supplier does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system cannot find the specified supplier (vendor) in the SAP database. It typically happens during procurement or invoice processing when the vendor number entered does not exist or is not valid in the current company code or purchasing organization.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The vendor master record has not been created or is inactive.  
  The vendor number is mistyped or incorrect.  
  The vendor is not maintained for the relevant company code or purchasing organization.  
  The vendor master data is blocked or deleted.  
  The vendor number belongs to a different client or system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Vendor Number:
  
  Check the vendor number entered for any typing errors.
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:  
  
  Use transaction XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing) to verify if the vendor exists.  
  Confirm that the vendor is created for the relevant company code and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Create Vendor Master Record if Missing:
  
  If the vendor does not exist, create it using transaction XK01 (Create Vendor) or MK01 (Create Vendor - Purchasing).
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Ensure the vendor is not blocked for posting or marked for deletion in the vendor master.
  
  
  Check Client and System:
  
  Make sure you are working in the correct client and system where the vendor master data exists.
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access or create vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  XK01: Create Vendor (Centrally)  
  XK02: Change Vendor  
  XK03: Display Vendor  
  MK01/MK02/MK03: Create/Change/Display Vendor (Purchasing)  
  FK01/FK02/FK03: Create/Change/Display Vendor (Accounting)  
  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  LFA1: Vendor Master (General Data)  
  LFB1: Vendor Master (Company Code Data)  
  LFM1: Vendor Master (Purchasing Data)  
  
  
  
  Notes:  
  
  Ensure vendor master data is maintained consistently across company codes and purchasing organizations.  
  Check for any custom validations or user exits that might restrict vendor usage.
  
  
  
  
  If after these checks the problem persists, consider consulting your SAP Basis or Master Data team to verify system consistency or check for any recent changes affecting vendor master data.