How To Fix 06681 - Supplier can supply material only until &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 681

• Message text: Supplier can supply material only until &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06681 - Supplier can supply material only until & ?

  The SAP error message 06681 indicates that a supplier can only supply a specific material until a certain date. This message typically arises in the context of procurement and materials management when trying to create or process purchase orders or stock transport orders.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The supplier has a defined supply period for a specific material, and the current date exceeds that period.
  The material's availability is restricted due to contractual agreements or supplier limitations.
  The material master data or vendor master data has been set up with a validity period that has expired.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view for the material in question.
  Verify the validity dates for the supplier and ensure they are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master record (transaction code XK03) to see if there are any restrictions or validity dates set for the supplier regarding the material.
  
  
  
  Update Validity Dates:
  
  If the supplier can still supply the material, update the validity dates in the vendor or material master records to extend the supply period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement:
  
  If the supplier cannot supply the material anymore, consult with your procurement team to find an alternative supplier or to negotiate a new supply agreement.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order:
  
  If you are trying to create a purchase order, ensure that the order date is within the supplier's supply period.
  
  
  
  Review Contracts:
  
  If there are contracts in place, review them to ensure that they are still valid and that the supplier is obligated to supply the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation for material management and procurement processes to understand how supply periods are managed.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.