How To Fix JITOUT108 - No source list entry exists for material &1 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JITOUT - Messages for JIT Outbound

• Message number: 108

• Message text: No source list entry exists for material &1 in plant &2

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a vendor in the JIT control cycle for material
&v1& in plant &v2&. The system now automatically searches for a source
list entry for the material and the plant. However, no valid entry has
been found.

System Response

The system has terminated the process and has not created a JIT call.

How to fix this error?

You can make an entry in the source list via <DS:TRAN.ME01>Maintain
Source List</>. You can also generate source list entries automatically
via the <DS:TRAN.ME05>Generate Source List Entries</> function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 JITOUT108 - No source list entry exists for material &1 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message JITOUT108 indicates that there is no source list entry for a specific material in a given plant. This error typically arises in the context of Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery processes, where the system expects to find a source list entry to determine the supplier or procurement source for the material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source List Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the source list for the specified material and plant does not contain any entries. This means that the system cannot find a valid supplier or procurement source for the material.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material number or plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect, leading to the system not finding the appropriate source list entry.
  Source List Not Maintained: The source list may not have been maintained for the material in question, especially if it is a new material or if the source list was not updated after changes in suppliers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Source List:
  
  Go to transaction code ME01 (Create Source List) or ME02 (Change Source List).
  Enter the material number and plant.
  Add the necessary entries for the source list, including the vendor and validity dates.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Source List:
  
  Use transaction code ME03 (Display Source List) to check if there are any existing entries for the material and plant.
  If entries exist but are not valid (e.g., expired), update them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Double-check the material number and plant in the transaction where the error occurred to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team: If you are unsure about which vendors should be included in the source list, consult with your procurement or materials management team to determine the appropriate sources for the material.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Source List: The source list is a key component in the procurement process in SAP, allowing the system to determine which vendor to procure materials from based on predefined criteria.
  JIT (Just-In-Time): JIT is a strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules. It requires precise planning and coordination, which is why having a valid source list is critical.
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, as it can affect the source list and procurement processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JITOUT108 error and ensure that the necessary source list entries are in place for the material in question.