How To Fix XC152 - Vendor: '&1' / purchasing organisation '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Vendor: '&1' / purchasing organisation '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC152 - Vendor: '&1' / purchasing organisation '&2' ?

  The SAP error message XC152 typically indicates an issue related to vendor master data in the context of purchasing. The message format suggests that there is a problem with the vendor specified (represented by '&1') and the purchasing organization (represented by '&2'). 
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Defined for Purchasing Organization: The most common cause of this error is that the vendor is not defined for the specified purchasing organization in the vendor master data.
  Vendor Blocked: The vendor may be blocked for purchasing activities in the specified purchasing organization.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the vendor master record that prevent it from being used in the purchasing organization.
  Incorrect Vendor or Purchasing Organization: The vendor or purchasing organization specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MK03 (Display Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor).
  Enter the vendor number and check if the vendor is assigned to the specified purchasing organization.
  If not, you may need to create or update the vendor master data using transaction code MK01 (Create Vendor).
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is not blocked for purchasing activities. This can be checked in the vendor master data under the purchasing view.
  If the vendor is blocked, you will need to unblock it.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the vendor master data are filled out correctly and consistently.
  Check for any missing information that might be required for the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Correct Vendor or Purchasing Organization:
  
  Double-check the vendor number and purchasing organization in your transaction to ensure they are correct.
  If you are using a program or report, ensure that the input parameters are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK01: Create Vendor
  MK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Vendor
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order (to test if the vendor can be used)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to vendor master data or purchasing organization configurations.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify vendor master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on vendor master data management and purchasing organization settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the XC152 error message in SAP.