How To Fix M7164 - Pipeline material & has no fixed vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Pipeline material & has no fixed vendor

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a fixed vendor for the
<GL:pipeline_material>pipeline material</>. However, a fixed vendor
is required for determination of the pipeline price.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN
If your entries are correct, create a pipeline material info record
using the purchasing menu, in order to define the pipeline price. Then
enter the goods movement again.
<DS:TRAN.ME11>Proceed</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7164 - Pipeline material & has no fixed vendor ?

  The SAP error message M7164 indicates that a pipeline material does not have a fixed vendor assigned to it. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with pipeline materials in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Assignment: The material in question is a pipeline material, and it has not been assigned a fixed vendor in the material master data.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that it requires a fixed vendor for pipeline materials, but this has not been set up.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an oversight during the creation or maintenance of the material master record, leading to the absence of a fixed vendor.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7164 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the pipeline material in question (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Verify if a fixed vendor is assigned under the purchasing view. If not, you will need to assign a fixed vendor.
  
  
  
  Assign a Fixed Vendor:
  
  If a fixed vendor is not assigned, you can do so by editing the material master record (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Navigate to the purchasing view and enter the vendor information in the appropriate fields.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor you are trying to assign is active and has the necessary purchasing information set up in the vendor master (Transaction Code: XK03).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the requirement for a fixed vendor is appropriate for your business processes. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to pipeline materials and vendor assignments for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error M7164 for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Material Types: Understand the specific material type you are dealing with, as different material types may have different requirements regarding vendor assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7164 error and ensure that your pipeline materials are properly configured with a fixed vendor.