How To Fix EEWA_SUBCONTRACT008 - &1 &2: There are different suppliers assigned to contract and vehicle.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_SUBCONTRACT - Message Texts for Subcontractor Processing

• Message number: 008

• Message text: &1 &2: There are different suppliers assigned to contract and vehicle.

What causes this issue?

The vendor saved with the vehicle differs from the vendor defined in the
purchasing contract.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT008 - &1 &2: There are different suppliers assigned to contract and vehicle. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT008 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the suppliers assigned to a contract and the vehicle in a subcontracting scenario. This error often arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with subcontracting arrangements.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Different Suppliers: The contract is associated with one supplier, while the vehicle (or the material being processed) is associated with a different supplier.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the supplier assignment or in the subcontracting setup.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of the contract or vehicle assignment can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Assignments:
  
  Verify the supplier assigned to the contract. Ensure that it matches the supplier assigned to the vehicle or the material.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant contract and checking the supplier details.
  
  
  
  Update the Contract or Vehicle:
  
  If the supplier assignments are incorrect, update either the contract or the vehicle to ensure they are aligned. This may involve changing the supplier in the contract or reassigning the vehicle to the correct supplier.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP related to subcontracting and supplier assignments. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to avoid such mismatches in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling subcontracting errors. This can provide additional insights into the error and its resolution.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to manage contracts and supplier assignments.
  Subcontracting Process: Understand the overall subcontracting process in SAP, including how materials are procured and how suppliers are assigned to contracts and vehicles.
  Error Logs: Check error logs or system messages for additional context or related errors that may provide further clues to the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.