How To Fix 61247 - No vendor (creditor) found for MRP element

61247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 247

• Message text: No vendor (creditor) found for MRP element

What causes this issue?

The system found no creditor for the MRP elements displayed.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

61247 - Details

• The SAP error message 61247, "No vendor (creditor) found for MRP element," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when the system is unable to find a vendor associated with a specific material or MRP element. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The vendor master record may not exist for the material in question. This can happen if the vendor has not been created or if the vendor is not assigned to the specific purchasing organization.
  
  
  Incorrect Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization assigned to the material may not have a valid vendor associated with it.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have the necessary purchasing information, such as the vendor or purchasing group.
  
  
  MRP Element Configuration: The MRP element may not be properly configured to link to a vendor.
  
  
  Blocked Vendor: The vendor may