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

APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL006 - Overview

• 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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APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL006 - Details

• 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