How To Fix CO694 - There are no pipeline vendors for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 694

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO694 - There are no pipeline vendors for material & ?

  The SAP error message CO694, which states "There are no pipeline vendors for material &," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning. This error indicates that the system cannot find any vendors associated with the specified material for pipeline procurement.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Assignment: The material in question does not have any vendors assigned to it in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to the absence of vendor information.
  Pipeline Procurement Configuration: The configuration for pipeline procurement may not be set up correctly, or the relevant vendor information may not have been entered.
  Vendor Status: The vendors that are assigned may be inactive or blocked, preventing them from being used for procurement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view to see if any vendors are assigned to the material.
  If no vendors are assigned, you will need to create or assign vendors to the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  If the material is missing vendor information, you can add vendors by using transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record) or ME12 (Change Info Record) to create or modify the info record for the material and vendor combination.
  
  
  
  Review Pipeline Procurement Settings:
  
  Ensure that the pipeline procurement settings are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the configuration in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Verify the status of the vendors assigned to the material. If they are inactive or blocked, you will need to reactivate them or assign a different vendor.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on pipeline procurement and vendor assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Pipeline Procurement: This is a method of procurement where materials are supplied through a pipeline, often used in industries like oil and gas. Ensure that the relevant settings for pipeline procurement are correctly configured in your SAP system.
  
  
  Material Master Data: It is crucial to maintain accurate and complete material master data to avoid procurement issues. Regular audits of material master records can help prevent such errors.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.