How To Fix /ACCGO/OE_MSG346 - MAD not created, LDC vendor &1 is not linked to AP16 goods supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/OE_MSG -

• Message number: 346

• Message text: MAD not created, LDC vendor &1 is not linked to AP16 goods supplier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/OE_MSG346 - MAD not created, LDC vendor &1 is not linked to AP16 goods supplier ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/OE_MSG346 MAD not created, LDC vendor &1 is not linked to AP16 goods supplier typically indicates an issue related to the linkage between a vendor and a goods supplier in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of logistics and accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Linkage Issue: The error suggests that the vendor (identified by &1) is not properly linked to the goods supplier defined in the system. This could be due to missing configuration or incorrect data entry.
  Master Data Configuration: The vendor master data may not have been set up correctly to associate it with the relevant goods supplier.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between the vendor and the goods supplier.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for display).
  Verify that the vendor is correctly set up and that all necessary fields are filled out, especially those related to the goods supplier.
  
  
  
  Link Vendor to Goods Supplier:
  
  If the vendor is not linked to the goods supplier, you may need to create or update the vendor's master data to establish this link.
  This can typically be done in the vendor master data maintenance transaction (transaction code XK01 for creation or XK02 for modification).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to vendor and goods supplier relationships. This may involve reviewing the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the necessary settings for linking vendors to goods suppliers are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or specific steps for resolving this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the MAD (Material Document) can be created successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in vendor management and logistics within SAP.