06646 - Material &1 assigned to supplier sub-range &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Material &1 assigned to supplier sub-range &2

What causes this issue?

You have specified supplier sub-range &V2& for the document item.
However, no supplier subrange has yet been assigned in the info record
for material &V1&.

System Response

The supplier sub-range will be adopted in the info record when you save.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_T160M LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06646 - Material &1 assigned to supplier sub-range &2 ?

  The SAP error message 06646, which states "Material &1 assigned to supplier sub-range &2," typically occurs in the context of procurement and material management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a material to a specific supplier sub-range in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The material in question has not been properly assigned to the specified supplier sub-range.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the supplier master data or material master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the supplier master.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify the supplier sub-range assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify if the material is correctly assigned to the supplier sub-range.
  If not, you may need to assign the material to the appropriate supplier sub-range using transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) or ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record).
  
  
  
  Review Supplier Master Data:
  
  Check the supplier master data (transaction code XK03) to ensure that the supplier sub-range is correctly defined and that the material is included in that range.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If there are configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the supplier sub-range settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies between the material and supplier data. This may involve using transaction codes like SE16N to view relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the supplier sub-range assignments. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing supplier sub-ranges and material assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  EINA: Purchasing Info Record (General Data)
  EINE: Purchasing Info Record (Purchasing Organization Data)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.