How To Fix CO687 - Vendor & is not a consignment vendor for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 687

• Message text: Vendor & is not a consignment vendor for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO687 - Vendor & is not a consignment vendor for material & ?

  The SAP error message CO687 indicates that the vendor specified in a transaction is not set up as a consignment vendor for the material in question. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with consignment stock.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Configuration: The vendor is not configured as a consignment vendor in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master record does not have the necessary settings to allow for consignment stock.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may not be a purchasing info record that specifies the vendor as a consignment vendor for the material.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being performed (e.g., goods receipt, invoice verification) is not compatible with the vendor's setup.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify if the vendor is set up as a consignment vendor.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  Check the material master record (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the material is set up for consignment stock.
  Verify the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing view) to ensure that consignment settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME11 to create or ME12 to update the purchasing info record for the vendor and material combination.
  Ensure that the info record specifies the vendor as a consignment vendor.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is appropriate for consignment stock. For example, certain transactions may not be allowed for consignment materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to consignment processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Consignment Stock: This is stock that is owned by the vendor but is stored at the buyer's location. The buyer only pays for the stock when it is consumed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  MM03 - Display Material
  ME11 - Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12 - Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to consignment vendors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO687 error and ensure that the vendor is correctly set up for consignment transactions.