How To Fix CM_REPORT_IMP_EXP002 - Enter a supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_IMP_EXP - Reports Import/Export

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter a supplier

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a supplier for the supplier MSDS.

System Response

The system does not import the supplier MSDS.

How to fix this error?

Enter a supplier.

Procedure for System Administrators

You create the input values for the <LS>Supplier</> field in report
management:
<DS:TRAN.CG50>Call Report Management</>.
In report management, select the relevant report (report category
<LS>Inbound MSDS</>), choose <LS>Header</>, and enter the supplier in
the <LS>Note</> field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_IMP_EXP002 - Enter a supplier ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_IMP_EXP002, which states "Enter a supplier," typically occurs in the context of a transaction or report where a supplier (vendor) is required but has not been provided. This error can arise in various SAP modules, particularly in procurement or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Information: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a supplier/vendor in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may require a supplier to be specified, but the user is in a context where it is not applicable.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked the supplier field or entered it incorrectly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a supplier to be specified for certain transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Supplier Information: Ensure that you fill in the supplier/vendor field with the correct supplier number or name before executing the transaction or report.
  Check Transaction Requirements: Review the requirements for the specific transaction you are trying to execute to ensure that entering a supplier is necessary.
  Validate Data Entry: Double-check for any typos or errors in the supplier field. Make sure the supplier exists in the system.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields for a specific transaction, refer to the SAP documentation or help files for guidance.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after verifying the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error can occur in various SAP modules, including Materials Management (MM), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and others.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to supplier management, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME41 (Create Request for Quotation), etc.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to access supplier information and perform the required transactions.
  Training and Documentation: Consider undergoing training or reviewing user manuals related to procurement processes in SAP to better understand how to manage supplier data effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction or report in SAP.