How To Fix 06390 - Please enter supplier or supplying plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 390

• Message text: Please enter supplier or supplying plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06390 - Please enter supplier or supplying plant ?

  The SAP error message "06390: Please enter supplier or supplying plant" typically occurs in the context of procurement or inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system requires either a supplier (vendor) or a supplying plant to be specified in the transaction you are trying to execute. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Information: The transaction you are attempting to perform requires a supplier to be specified, but none has been entered.
  Missing Supplying Plant: Similarly, if the transaction involves a plant, the supplying plant may not have been specified.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require certain fields to be filled out, and these requirements are not being met.
  Data Entry Error: It could be a simple oversight where the user forgot to enter the required information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Supplier Information:
  
  Go back to the transaction screen and ensure that you have entered a valid supplier (vendor) in the appropriate field.
  If you are unsure of the supplier number, you can use the search function (often represented by a magnifying glass icon) to find the correct supplier.
  
  
  
  Enter Supplying Plant:
  
  If the transaction requires a supplying plant, make sure to enter the correct plant code in the designated field.
  Similar to the supplier, you can use the search function to find the correct plant if needed.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be worth checking with your SAP administrator or consultant to ensure that the system configuration aligns with your business processes and that all necessary fields are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for the action you are trying to perform. Some transactions may have specific requirements for supplier or plant information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for the specific transaction you are working with to understand the required fields and any dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to purchasing (e.g., ME21N for creating purchase orders, ME51N for creating purchase requisitions).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access supplier and plant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Support: If you are new to SAP or the specific module, consider seeking training or support from experienced colleagues or SAP support.
  
  By addressing the missing information and ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction.