How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON018 - &1 is not a service performer of supplier &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON - Message class for Purchase Contracts

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 is not a service performer of supplier &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON018 - &1 is not a service performer of supplier &2 ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON018 indicates that a specific user or organization (identified by &1) is not recognized as a service performer for a given supplier (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when dealing with service procurement or service entry sheets.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The user or organization has not been assigned as a service performer for the specified supplier in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the supplier master data or service master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the supplier or service performer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data (transaction code MK03 for display).
  Verify if the user or organization is correctly assigned as a service performer for the supplier in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Service Performer:
  
  If the user or organization is not assigned, you may need to add them as a service performer. This can typically be done in the supplier master data under the relevant tab (e.g., "Purchasing Data" or "Services").
  
  
  
  Review Service Master Data:
  
  Check the service master data (transaction code AC03 for display) to ensure that the service is correctly defined and linked to the supplier.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the supplier and service.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MK03 (Display Supplier), AC03 (Display Service Master).
  SAP Notes: Check for any specific SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in the system to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user or organization is correctly recognized as a service performer for the specified supplier.