How To Fix 6R040 - Supplier sub-range & does not exist for supplier &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6R - Messages for Retail MRP

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Supplier sub-range & does not exist for supplier &.

What causes this issue?

The system checks whether the combination of vendor and vendor
sub-range exists in the master data for the vendor. The vendor
sub-range (VSR) has not been maintained for the vendor entered.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG

How to fix this error?

Change the data or maintain the vendor sub-range in the master data for
the vendor.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6R040 - Supplier sub-range & does not exist for supplier &. ?

  The SAP error message 6R040 indicates that there is an issue with the supplier sub-range that you are trying to use in your transaction. Specifically, the message states that the specified supplier sub-range does not exist for the given supplier. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or updating purchase orders, contracts, or other procurement-related documents.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Incorrect Supplier Sub-range: The sub-range you are trying to use may not be defined for the supplier in question.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the supplier or sub-range fields.
  Configuration Issues: The supplier sub-range may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The supplier master data may not include the necessary sub-range information.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Verify that the supplier sub-range is correctly defined for the supplier in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Sub-range Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for supplier sub-ranges in the system. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the sub-range is correctly assigned to the supplier.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries in your transaction to ensure that the supplier and sub-range are entered correctly without any typos.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to supplier sub-ranges in your organization to ensure compliance with the defined processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in procurement or supplier management.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03, MK03, ME21N (Create Purchase Order), and ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify supplier data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 6R040 in SAP.