How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS011 - Supplier of selected supply relationship is force element &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Supplier of selected supply relationship is force element &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS011 - Supplier of selected supply relationship is force element &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS011 indicates that there is an issue related to the supplier of a selected supply relationship being a "force element." This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Supply Chain Management (ISDFPS) module, particularly when dealing with supply relationships and procurement processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system detects that the supplier associated with a specific supply relationship is defined as a "force element." This means that the supplier is not allowed to be changed or modified in the context of the current transaction or process. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Configuration Settings: The supply relationship may have been configured in a way that restricts changes to the supplier.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the master data related to the supplier or the supply relationship.
  Transaction Context: The current transaction may not allow changes to the supplier due