How To Fix 06680 - Supplier can supply material only as of &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Supplier can supply material only as of &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06680 - Supplier can supply material only as of & ?

  The SAP error message "06680 Supplier can supply material only as of &" indicates that there is a restriction on the supply of a specific material from a supplier. This message typically arises when you attempt to create a purchase order or perform a related transaction for a material that the supplier is not authorized to supply until a certain date.
  Cause:
  
  Valid Supply Date: The supplier has a defined start date for supplying the material, and the current date is before this start date.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the supplier may have been set up with specific validity dates.
  Purchasing Info Record: The purchasing info record for the supplier and material combination may have a validity period that restricts supply until a certain date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the purchasing info record (transaction code ME13) for the specific supplier and material. Check the validity dates to see if the current date is before the allowed supply date.
  If the date is incorrect, you may need to update the purchasing info record (transaction code ME12) to extend the validity or change the start date.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) for the specific material and supplier. Ensure that the supply dates are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Supplier:
  
  If the supplier has communicated a specific start date for supply, ensure that you are aware of it and plan your procurement accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Purchase Order:
  
  If you need the material before the allowed supply date, consider sourcing it from a different supplier who can provide it immediately.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the validity dates or need to make changes, consult with your procurement or materials management team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for purchasing processes and material management to understand how validity dates are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your procurement activities.