How To Fix MDGBP154 - Select an existing supplier of category organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGBP - Master Data Governance: Business Partner specific messages

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Select an existing supplier of category organization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP154 - Select an existing supplier of category organization ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP154, which states "Select an existing supplier of category organization," typically occurs in the context of procurement or supplier management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is expecting you to select a supplier that is already defined in the system for a specific category organization, but it cannot find a valid entry.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Data: The supplier you are trying to select may not be set up in the system for the specified category organization.
  Incorrect Category Organization: The category organization you are trying to use may not be correctly linked to the supplier.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to suppliers or category organizations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select the supplier for the specified category organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data) and verify if the supplier exists for the relevant category organization.
  Ensure that the supplier is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Verify Category Organization:
  
  Check if the category organization is correctly defined and linked to the supplier. You can do this by reviewing the supplier's purchasing information.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Supplier:
  
  If the supplier does not exist for the category organization, you may need to create a new supplier or update the existing supplier's data to include the relevant category organization (transaction code XK01 for creating a supplier).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select suppliers in the specified category organization. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional context on supplier management and category organizations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK01, XK03, MK01, MK03, and ME21N (for creating purchase orders).
  Master Data Management: Understanding how supplier master data is structured and maintained in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community or forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDGBP154 error and successfully select the appropriate supplier for your category organization.