How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF159 - Vendor missing or incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_POHF - Messages for Seasonal Purchase Order Processing

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Vendor missing or incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF159 - Vendor missing or incorrect ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF159 indicates that there is an issue with a vendor in the context of a purchase order (PO) or procurement process. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the vendor or when the vendor information is incorrect or incomplete.
  Causes:
  
  Vendor Not Created: The vendor may not be created in the system.
  Vendor Inactive: The vendor might be inactive or blocked in the vendor master data.
  Incorrect Vendor Data: There may be missing or incorrect information in the vendor master data, such as the vendor number, address, or payment terms.
  Purchasing Organization Assignment: The vendor may not be assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the vendor master and the purchase order.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  Verify that the vendor exists and is active.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Vendor Activation:
  
  If the vendor is inactive, you may need to activate it using transaction codes like XK02 (change vendor) or through the appropriate configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Vendor Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization. This can be checked in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Check the purchase order for any incorrect vendor information. Make sure the vendor number is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant reports or transactions to check for data consistency issues between the vendor master and the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), XK03 (Display Vendor)
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to vendor management and procurement processes.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for vendor master data management and procurement processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the WRF_PRC_POHF159 error message.