How To Fix CM_EHFND_CNS_CSM001 - To save the supplier mat., choose a valid supplier from the value help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_CNS_CSM - Message Class for Chemical Supplier Raw Material

• Message number: 001

• Message text: To save the supplier mat., choose a valid supplier from the value help

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a supplier to a raw material. This action is invalid,
because either the supplier does not exist or you are not authorized for
this supplier.

System Response

You cannot create or change any supplier raw material for this supplier.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following options:
Choose a valid supplier from the value help.
In case the data related to this supplier are blocked to protect
personal data, request unblocking in <ZK>Unblocking Request</> (
<AB>BUP_REQ_UNBLK</>) transaction. You could do this, if you are in
general authorized for displaying suppliers and you are sure that you
want to assign supplier <ZK>&V1& </>to the raw material

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_CNS_CSM001 - To save the supplier mat., choose a valid supplier from the value help ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CNS_CSM001 typically occurs when you are trying to save a supplier material record, but the system cannot find a valid supplier in the context of the operation. This error is often related to the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or Material Management (MM) modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Supplier Selection: The supplier you are trying to associate with the material may not exist in the system or is not valid for the specific context (e.g., the supplier is inactive or not assigned to the relevant purchasing organization).
  Missing Data: The supplier data may not be fully maintained or may be missing required fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the supplier data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the selection of suppliers for certain materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Validity:
  
  Use the value help (F4) to select a valid supplier. Ensure that the supplier you are trying to use is active and valid in the system.
  Navigate to the supplier master data and verify that the supplier is correctly set up and assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Maintain Supplier Data:
  
  If the supplier is not valid, you may need to create or update the supplier master data. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify supplier data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings that may restrict supplier selection for materials.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to save the supplier material record again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MK01 (Create Material), MK02 (Change Material), or MK03 (Display Material) to manage material data.
  Supplier Master Data: Use transaction codes like XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), or XK03 (Display Vendor) to manage supplier data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.