06642 - Supplier &1 is regular supplier for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Supplier &1 is regular supplier for material &2

What causes this issue?

Supplier &V1& has been defined as the regular supplier for material &V2&
in the info record.
However, you wish to procure the material from a different supplier.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_T160M LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06642 - Supplier &1 is regular supplier for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message "06642 Supplier &1 is regular supplier for material &2" typically occurs in the context of procurement and supplier management. This error indicates that the specified supplier (denoted by &1) is set as a regular supplier for the specified material (denoted by &2) in the system. 
  Cause:
  
  Supplier Assignment: The supplier is marked as a regular supplier for the material in the vendor master data or material master data.
  Procurement Process: The system is enforcing rules that prevent the selection of a supplier that is not the regular supplier for that material.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that dictate how suppliers are assigned to materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Supplier Assignment: Verify the supplier assignment in the material master (transaction code MM03) and ensure that the supplier is correctly assigned as a regular supplier for the material.
  Change Supplier: If you are trying to use a different supplier, you may need to change the supplier in your procurement document (e.g., purchase order) to the regular supplier for that material.
  Update Vendor Master: If necessary, update the vendor master data (transaction code XK02) to reflect the correct supplier status for the material.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to supplier management and procurement processes to ensure they align with your business requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK02: Change Vendor Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on supplier management and procurement processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to supplier and material master data.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.