How To Fix BORGR509 - Vendor in the purchase order does not match vendor in the inb. delivery

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Vendor in the purchase order does not match vendor in the inb. delivery

What causes this issue?

The vendor in the purchase order (&V1&) does not match the vendor in
the inbound delivery (&V2&).

System Response

You cannot insert the inbound delivery item.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid purchase order.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR509 - Vendor in the purchase order does not match vendor in the inb. delivery ?

  The SAP error message BORGR509 indicates that there is a mismatch between the vendor specified in a purchase order (PO) and the vendor associated with the inbound delivery. This error typically arises during the goods receipt process or when trying to post an inbound delivery against a purchase order.
  Cause:
  
  
  Vendor Mismatch: The vendor in the purchase order does not match the vendor in the inbound delivery. This can happen if:
  
  The purchase order was created for a different vendor than the one that is being used in the inbound delivery.
  The vendor was changed in the purchase order after the inbound delivery was created.
  There was an error in data entry when creating the purchase order or the inbound delivery.
  
  
  
  Document Flow Issues: If the purchase order and inbound delivery are not properly linked or if there are inconsistencies in the document flow, this error can occur.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the vendor, such as incorrect vendor information or changes in vendor status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Vendor Information:
  
  Check the purchase order to confirm the vendor specified.
  Check the inbound delivery to confirm the vendor associated with it.
  Ensure that both the purchase order and inbound delivery reference the same vendor.
  
  
  
  Correct the Purchase Order or Inbound Delivery:
  
  If the vendor in the purchase order is incorrect, you may need to change the vendor in the purchase order to match the vendor in the inbound delivery.
  If the inbound delivery is incorrect, you may need to create a new inbound delivery that matches the vendor in the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Check Document Flow:
  
  Ensure that the document flow between the purchase order and the inbound delivery is correct. You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) and VL03N (Display Inbound Delivery) to check the details.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If there are issues with vendor master data, consult with the team responsible for maintaining vendor information to ensure that the vendor details are accurate and up to date.
  
  
  
  Recreate Documents if Necessary:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to delete and recreate the inbound delivery or the purchase order to resolve the mismatch.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  VL03N: Display Inbound Delivery
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order (if changes are needed)
  VL02N: Change Inbound Delivery (if changes are needed)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to purchase orders and inbound deliveries.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BORGR509 error and implement the appropriate solution.