How To Fix CO693 - There are no consignment vendors for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 693

• Message text: There are no consignment vendors for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO693 - There are no consignment vendors for material & ?

  The SAP error message CO693 indicates that there are no consignment vendors defined for the specified material. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction related to consignment stock, but the system cannot find any vendors associated with the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  No Consignment Vendor Defined: The primary cause of this error is that the material does not have any consignment vendors assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly for consignment stock.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor master data may not be properly configured to allow for consignment stock transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO693 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the purchasing view to see if any consignment vendors are assigned.
  If not, you will need to add a consignment vendor.
  
  
  
  Define Consignment Vendor:
  
  If there are no consignment vendors, you can define one by going to the vendor master record (transaction code XK01 or MK01).
  Ensure that the vendor is set up for consignment stock by selecting the appropriate purchasing organization and setting the consignment indicator.
  
  
  
  Assign Consignment Vendor to Material:
  
  After defining the consignment vendor, go back to the material master and assign the vendor to the material in the purchasing view.
  Make sure to specify the consignment stock type.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor is active and has the necessary purchasing information set up.
  Verify that the vendor is allowed to supply consignment stock.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are still facing issues, check the configuration settings for consignment stock in the SAP system. This may require assistance from a functional consultant or someone with configuration access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK01: Create Vendor (General)
  MK01: Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  Consignment Stock: Consignment stock is a special stock type where the supplier retains ownership of the goods until they are consumed or sold. It is important to have the correct setup to manage these transactions effectively.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing consignment stock and vendor master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO693 error and successfully manage consignment stock transactions in SAP.