How To Fix FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS005 - Material not available for supplier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS - FIP messages related to errors from BAL

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Material not available for supplier &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS005 - Material not available for supplier &1 ?

  The SAP error message FIP_BAL_MSG_CLASS005 indicates that a material is not available for a specific supplier. This error typically arises in the context of procurement and inventory management when trying to create or process a purchase order or a related document for a material that is not set up correctly for the specified supplier.
  Causes:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up in the system for the specific supplier. This could be due to missing or incorrect data in the material master record.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor may not be linked to the material in the vendor master data. This means that the system does not recognize the supplier as a valid source for that material.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record created for the combination of the material and the supplier. The purchasing info record contains important data about the purchasing conditions for a specific material from a specific supplier.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may not be available for the specific plant or storage location associated with the supplier.
  Blocked or Inactive Status: The material or supplier may be blocked or inactive in the system, preventing transactions from being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material is correctly set up in the material master. Ensure that all relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing) are maintained.
  Check Vendor Master Data: Ensure that the vendor is correctly set up in the vendor master. Check for any restrictions or blocks that may prevent transactions.
  Create or Update Purchasing Info Record: If there is no purchasing info record for the material and supplier combination, create one. This can be done using transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record).
  Review Plant and Storage Location Settings: Ensure that the material is available for the specific plant and storage location. You can check this in the material master data.
  Check Status of Material and Supplier: Ensure that neither the material nor the supplier is blocked or inactive. You can check this in the respective master data records.
  Consult with Procurement Team: If you are unsure about the setup or if there are specific business rules that apply, consult with your procurement or materials management team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and procurement processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.