How To Fix FSL_APPL006 - Enter material for vendor material number &1 manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSL_APPL - Messages for FSL Agency Business Application

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Enter material for vendor material number &1 manually

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find any material for the vendor material number becau
se you have not assigned this number to a material or you are using the
vendor material number for the first time.

System Response

The system displays an error message.

How to fix this error?

If you are in document processing, enter the material manually. The syst
em then assigns this material to a vendor material number. If the wrong
number is assigned to the material, you can change the material in the
document. The original assignment is deleted when you save the document
and replaced with the new assignment

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSL_APPL006 - Enter material for vendor material number &1 manually ?

  The SAP error message FSL_APPL006 indicates that the system requires you to enter a material for a specific vendor material number manually. This error typically occurs in the context of vendor management or procurement processes, particularly when dealing with materials that are linked to specific vendors.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Assignment: The vendor material number is not linked to any material in the system. This can happen if the material master data is incomplete or if the vendor material number has not been properly set up.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the vendor and material records, leading to the system not being able to automatically retrieve the material.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for automatic determination of materials based on vendor material numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Entry: As the error message suggests, you can manually enter the material number associated with the vendor material number in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master data is correctly set up for the vendor. Ensure that the vendor material number is linked to the appropriate material in the system.
  Maintain Vendor Material Number: Go to the vendor master record and check if the vendor material number is maintained correctly. You can do this using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor for Purchasing).
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to material and vendor management. Ensure that the settings allow for the automatic determination of materials based on vendor material numbers.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling vendor material numbers and related configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), XK01 (Create Vendor), and XK02 (Change Vendor).
  Material Master Data: Understand the structure of material master data and how it relates to vendor data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FSL_APPL006 error and ensure that the vendor material numbers are correctly linked to the appropriate materials in your SAP system.