06553 - Not possible to assign a source of supply

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Not possible to assign a source of supply

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06553 - Not possible to assign a source of supply ?

  The SAP error message "06553 Not possible to assign a source of supply" typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when trying to assign a source of supply (like a vendor or a contract) to a purchase requisition or purchase order. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The system cannot find a valid source of supply for the material in question. This could be due to the absence of a vendor or contract in the system.
  
  
  Invalid or Inactive Vendor: The vendor associated with the material may be inactive or not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master may not have the necessary purchasing data or may not be set up for the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record Issues: There may be no purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  
  
  Contract or Agreement Issues: If you are trying to assign a contract, it may not be valid for the specified material or may have expired.
  
  
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location may not be correctly assigned or may not have the necessary data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the source of supply.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source of Supply: Verify that there is a valid source of supply for the material. You can do this by checking the purchasing info records, contracts, and vendor master data.
  
  
  Review Vendor Status: Ensure that the vendor is active and properly set up in the system. Check the vendor master data for any issues.
  
  
  Update Material Master: Ensure that the material master has the necessary purchasing data, including the correct purchasing organization and relevant details.
  
  
  Create or Update Purchasing Info Records: If there is no purchasing info record for the material and vendor, create one. If it exists but is incorrect, update it accordingly.
  
  
  Check Contract Validity: If you are trying to assign a contract, ensure that it is valid for the material and has not expired.
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that the plant and storage location are correctly assigned and that they have the necessary data.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record), and ME03 (Display Purchasing Info Record) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on procurement processes and source assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.