How To Fix 06496 - Enter a supplier or one-time supplier

06496 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Enter a supplier or one-time supplier

How to fix this error?

If a supplier master record exists for the supplier, enter the number of
the record in the field "Supplier". The supplier's address data will be
copied from the supplier master record.
If no supplier master record exists for the supplier, you must enter the
number of a <GL><GL:one-time_vendor>one-time supplier master record and
also enter the supplier's address data.</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06496 - Enter a supplier or one-time supplier ?

  The SAP error message "06496 Enter a supplier or one-time supplier" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a transaction that requires a supplier (vendor) to be specified, but none has been provided. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in purchasing and accounts payable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Information: The transaction you are attempting to execute requires a supplier/vendor to be specified, but the field is either blank or incorrectly filled.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: You may be using a transaction type that mandates a supplier/vendor but have not selected one.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a supplier to be entered for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Supplier Information: Ensure that you have entered a valid supplier or one-time supplier in the relevant field. This can usually be done in the vendor field of the transaction screen.
  Check Vendor Master Data: If you are trying to