How To Fix APPL_MM_PR010 - Desired supplier cannot be assigned to the purchase requisition item '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PR -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Desired supplier cannot be assigned to the purchase requisition item '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PR010 - Desired supplier cannot be assigned to the purchase requisition item '&1' ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PR010 indicates that the desired supplier cannot be assigned to the purchase requisition item. This error typically arises in the Materials Management (MM) module when there are issues related to the supplier's data or the configuration of the purchase requisition.
  Causes:
  
  Supplier Not Approved: The supplier may not be approved for the specific material or service in the purchasing organization.
  Missing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the combination of the material and supplier.
  Invalid Supplier: The supplier may be inactive or blocked in the system.
  Purchasing Organization Issues: The purchasing organization may not be assigned to the supplier or the material.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly for the supplier.
  Plant Assignment: The supplier may not be assigned to the plant related to the purchase requisition.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Supplier Status: Verify that the supplier is active and not blocked. You can do this by checking the vendor master data (transaction code XK03).
  Create or Update Info Record: If there is no info record, create one using transaction code ME11 or update an existing one using ME12.
  Verify Purchasing Organization: Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the supplier and that the supplier is approved for the relevant material.
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that it is correctly configured for the supplier.
  Plant Assignment: Ensure that the supplier is assigned to the correct plant in the vendor master data.
  Consult with Purchasing Department: If you are unsure about the supplier's status or the purchasing process, consult with your purchasing department for further guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing suppliers and purchase requisitions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify vendor and material data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.