How To Fix CNIF_MAT002 - Address for third-party requisition is missing

CNIF_MAT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNIF_MAT - Messages for BAPI Material Component in Network

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Address for third-party requisition is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNIF_MAT002 - Address for third-party requisition is missing ?

  The SAP error message CNIF_MAT002 indicates that there is a missing address for a third-party requisition. This typically occurs in the context of procurement processes where a third-party vendor is involved, and the system requires a valid address to process the requisition.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Vendor Address: The vendor master data may not have a valid address maintained.
  Incomplete Purchase Requisition: The purchase requisition may not have the necessary address information filled out.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to third-party procurement in the SAP system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the requisition is being created through an interface or data transfer, the address information may not have been correctly passed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNIF_MAT002 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Ensure that the address details are complete and correctly maintained for the