How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL006 - Cannot maintain a source list for more than one material and plant.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL - Messages for Source List

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Cannot maintain a source list for more than one material and plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL006 - Cannot maintain a source list for more than one material and plant. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL006 indicates that you are trying to maintain a source list for multiple materials and plants simultaneously, which is not allowed in the system. The source list in SAP is used to manage the procurement of materials from specific vendors, and it is designed to be maintained on a one-to-one basis for each material and plant combination.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  You attempt to create or modify a source list entry for multiple materials at once.
  You are using a transaction or program that does not support bulk updates for source lists.
  There may be an attempt to maintain a source list for a material that is already linked to a different plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Single Material and Plant Maintenance:
  
  Ensure that you are maintaining the source list for only one material and one plant at a time. Use the appropriate transaction code (e.g., ME01 for creating a source list, ME02 for changing it) and enter the specific material and plant.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Source Lists:
  
  Before creating or modifying a source list, check if a source list already exists for the material and plant combination. You can do this using transaction code ME03 (Display Source List).
  
  
  
  Use Batch Input or LSMW:
  
  If you need to maintain source lists for multiple materials and plants, consider using batch input sessions or the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) to automate the process while ensuring that each entry is handled individually.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Programs:
  
  If you are using a custom program or report to maintain source lists, review the logic to ensure it adheres to the one-to-one relationship required by SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on maintaining source lists and the specific requirements for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME01: Create Source List
  ME02: Change Source List
  ME03: Display Source List
  ME04: Delete Source List
  
  
  
  Source List Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for source lists in your SAP system are correctly set up. This can be checked in the customizing settings under Materials Management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or enhancements related to source list maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and maintain your source lists effectively.