How To Fix M3230 - Supplier number will be reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Supplier number will be reset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3230 - Supplier number will be reset ?

  The SAP error message M3230, which states "Supplier number will be reset," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This message indicates that the system has detected an issue with the supplier number associated with a material or purchasing document, leading to the supplier number being reset to a default or null value.
  Causes:
  
  Supplier Deactivation: The supplier may have been deactivated or marked as inactive in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the supplier or material.
  Purchasing Info Record Issues: The purchasing info record for the material may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  Changes in Vendor Master Data: Changes made to the vendor master data that affect the relationship with the material or purchasing document.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the purchasing or materials management module.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Supplier Status: Verify if the supplier is active in the vendor master