How To Fix EEWA_SUBCONTRACT012 - &1 &2:The contract supplier differs from the one assigned to the facility

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_SUBCONTRACT - Message Texts for Subcontractor Processing

• Message number: 012

• Message text: &1 &2:The contract supplier differs from the one assigned to the facility

What causes this issue?

The vendor allocated to the waste disposal facility differs from the
vendor 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?

Check if you have selected the correct purchasing contract.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT012 - &1 &2:The contract supplier differs from the one assigned to the facility ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT012 indicates that there is a mismatch between the contract supplier and the supplier assigned to the facility in the context of subcontracting. This error typically arises in scenarios where a subcontracting process is being executed, and the system checks for consistency between the supplier defined in the contract and the supplier linked to the facility.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Supplier Information: The supplier defined in the subcontracting contract does not match the supplier assigned to the facility where the subcontracting is being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the supplier master data or the facility may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake in entering the supplier information in either the contract or the facility setup.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Supplier Assignment:
  
  Check the supplier assigned to the facility in the master data. Ensure that it matches the supplier defined in the subcontracting contract.
  You can do this by navigating to the supplier master data and reviewing the details.
  
  
  
  Update Contract or Facility:
  
  If the supplier in the contract is incorrect, update the contract to reflect the correct supplier.
  If the facility is linked to the wrong supplier, update the facility to link it to the correct supplier.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for subcontracting in your SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant purchasing organization and plant settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing subcontracting processes and supplier assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after verifying and updating the necessary information, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), or ME33K (Display Contract) to manage contracts.
  Master Data: Ensure that the supplier master data is correctly maintained in transaction codes like XK01 (Create Vendor) or XK02 (Change Vendor).
  Subcontracting Process: Familiarize yourself with the subcontracting process in SAP, including how to create and manage subcontracting purchase orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the supplier information is consistent across your SAP system.