How To Fix COM_PRODUCT023 - Specified ID & is not used by any vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Specified ID & is not used by any vendor

What causes this issue?

You tried to find the appropriate product-vendor relationship for a
specified vendor product ID.

System Response

The relationship does not exist.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT023 - Specified ID & is not used by any vendor ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT023 indicates that the specified product ID is not associated with any vendor in the system. This error typically arises in the context of materials management or procurement processes when trying to perform actions related to a product that has not been linked to any vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Assignment: The product ID you are trying to use has not been assigned to any vendor in the system.
  Incorrect Product ID: The product ID entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incomplete vendor information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Assignment:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general view or MK03 for purchasing view).
  Verify if the product ID is assigned to any vendor. If not, you will need to create a new vendor-product assignment.
  
  
  
  Create Vendor-Product Assignment:
  
  If the product ID is not linked to any vendor, you can create a new assignment using transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record).
  Enter the necessary details, including the vendor and product ID, to establish the relationship.
  
  
  
  Verify Product ID:
  
  Double-check the product ID you are using to ensure it is correct. You can use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and confirm the ID.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run a consistency check or consult with your SAP administrator to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding vendor and product management in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK03: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit vendor and product assignments in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_PRODUCT023 error and successfully link the product ID to a vendor. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.