How To Fix /ISDFPS/FOXFO012 - Initial supplier of materials in operation (FE &1) is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FOXFO -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Initial supplier of materials in operation (FE &1) is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FOXFO012 - Initial supplier of materials in operation (FE &1) is not active ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FOXFO012 Initial supplier of materials in operation (FE &1) is not active typically occurs in the context of the SAP Fashion Management (ISDFPS) module, particularly when dealing with the management of materials and suppliers. This error indicates that the initial supplier for a specific material is not active, which can prevent operations related to that material from proceeding.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Supplier: The primary cause of this error is that the supplier associated with the material is marked as inactive in the system. This can happen if the supplier has been deactivated or if there are issues with the supplier's status in the vendor master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the supplier from being recognized as active.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the supplier or material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Search for the supplier associated with the material in question.
  Verify if the supplier is marked as active. If it is inactive, you may need to reactivate it (transaction code XK02 or MK02).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the supplier is correctly assigned to the material and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the supplier should be active but is not, check the configuration settings in the system related to supplier management and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any underlying data integrity issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 / MK03: Display Vendor
  XK02 / MK02: Change Vendor
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and modify supplier and material data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.