How To Fix /ISDFPS/MCHG_WD036 - Material initial supplier &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MCHG_WD -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Material initial supplier &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MCHG_WD036 - Material initial supplier &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MCHG_WD036 Material initial supplier &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA environments when there is an issue related to the supplier information for a specific material. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Data: The error indicates that the system is unable to find the supplier associated with the material specified by &1. This could be due to the supplier not being created in the system or the supplier being inactive.
  Incorrect Material-Supplier Assignment: The material may not have been properly assigned to the supplier in the relevant master data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the data is being pulled from different systems (e.g., between SAP S/4HANA and IBP), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing supplier information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the proper linkage between materials and suppliers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data in SAP (transaction code MK01 for creating or MK02 for changing) and verify if the supplier exists and is active.
  Ensure that the supplier is assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Material-Supplier Assignment:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to see if the supplier is assigned to the material.
  If not, you may need to assign the supplier to the material using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are using multiple systems, ensure that the data is synchronized correctly. You may need to run data replication jobs or check the integration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to supplier and material management in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MK01, MK02, and any specific transaction codes related to your SAP IBP or S/4HANA environment.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit supplier and material data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /ISDFPS/MCHG_WD036.