How To Fix EHPRC_RCS_LOG016 - Supplier &1 listed for material &2 not found.Inconsistent supplier record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_RCS_LOG - Messages for Logistic Data Management

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Supplier &1 listed for material &2 not found.Inconsistent supplier record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_LOG016 - Supplier &1 listed for material &2 not found.Inconsistent supplier record ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_LOG016 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the supplier records for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with supplier data related to materials.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Data: The supplier specified for the material does not exist in the system. This could be due to the supplier not being created or activated in the vendor master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the supplier data, such as incorrect or incomplete entries in the vendor master record.
  Material-Supplier Link: The material may not be correctly linked to the supplier in the system, leading to the error when trying to access or process the material.
  Changes in Supplier Status: The supplier may have been deactivated or marked as obsolete, which would lead to this error when trying to reference them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify if the supplier exists for the specified material.
  Ensure that the supplier is active and has the necessary data filled out.
  
  
  
  Verify Material-Supplier Link:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to see if the supplier is correctly assigned to the material.
  If the supplier is not linked, you may need to add the supplier to the material master.
  
  
  
  Correct Inconsistencies:
  
  If there are inconsistencies in the supplier data, correct them in the vendor master record.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the supplier is set up correctly for the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the supplier's status or the correct supplier for the material, consult with your procurement or purchasing team to confirm the correct supplier information.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  Sometimes, system updates or changes in configuration can lead to such errors. Ensure that your SAP system is up to date and that any recent changes have been properly implemented.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK03: Display Material
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to supplier management and material master data for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.