How To Fix 06049 - Enter a supplier

06049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Enter a supplier

What causes this issue?

This transaction or process requires entry of the supplier number.

How to fix this error?

If you do not know the supplier number, you can determine it using the
"Possible entries" function.
If no number yet exists for the supplier, a supplier master record must
be created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06049 - Enter a supplier ?

  The SAP error message "06049 - Enter a supplier" typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a transaction that requires a supplier (vendor) to be specified, but the supplier field is left blank or is not filled in correctly. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in procurement and accounts payable processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Information: The supplier field is not filled in the transaction screen.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may not be applicable without a supplier.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the supplier information due to oversight.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transaction type or the related master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Supplier Information: Ensure that the supplier/vendor field is filled in with a valid supplier number or name. This is usually a mandatory field.
  Check Transaction Type: Verify that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for