How To Fix 8B541 - Incorrect fixed vendor &1 in purchase requisition &2 for order &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 541

• Message text: Incorrect fixed vendor &1 in purchase requisition &2 for order &3

What causes this issue?

The sales document type requires the vendor of the associated purchase
requisition to be printed in the Nota Fiscal. But the vendor could not
be read.

System Response

Billing with integrated Nota Fiscal creation is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Fill in the fixed vendor in the purchase requisition and bill again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B541 - Incorrect fixed vendor &1 in purchase requisition &2 for order &3 ?

  The SAP error message 8B541 indicates that there is an issue with a fixed vendor in a purchase requisition. Specifically, it suggests that the vendor specified in the purchase requisition does not match the expected vendor for the associated purchase order. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Vendor Information: The vendor specified in the purchase requisition does not match the vendor assigned to the purchase order. This can happen if the purchase requisition was created with a different vendor than what is expected in the purchase order.
  Changes in Vendor Master Data: If the vendor master data has been changed after the purchase requisition was created, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to incorrect vendor assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order:
  
  Review the purchase requisition (ME51N or ME52N) and the associated purchase order (ME21N or ME22N) to ensure that the vendor information is consistent.
  If there is a discrepancy, you may need to update the purchase requisition to match the vendor in the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Update Vendor Information:
  
  If the vendor has changed, update the vendor information in the purchase requisition or create a new purchase requisition with the correct vendor.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that it is correctly set up and that there are no issues with the vendor's status or details.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct vendor to use, consult with your procurement or purchasing team to clarify which vendor should be associated with the requisition.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the system configuration related to vendor assignments and purchase requisitions. This may require assistance from an SAP Basis or configuration expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchase requisitions and vendor management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8B541 and ensure that your purchase requisition and purchase order are aligned correctly.