How To Fix ME157 - Material &1, plant &2, supplier &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Material &1, plant &2, supplier &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME157 - Material &1, plant &2, supplier &3 ?

  The SAP error message ME157 typically indicates an issue related to the procurement process, specifically when dealing with purchasing documents. The message format suggests that it is related to a material (denoted by &1), a plant (denoted by &2), and a supplier (denoted by &3). 
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The material, plant, or supplier information may be missing or incorrectly configured in the system.
  Purchasing Info Record Issues: There may be no valid purchasing info record for the specified material and supplier combination.
  Vendor Blocked: The supplier may be blocked for purchasing transactions.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being procured (e.g., "Blocked for Purchasing").
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not be set up correctly for the material or supplier.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME157 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material exists in the system and is correctly set up for the specified plant.
  Verify that the material is not blocked for purchasing.
  
  
  
  Review Supplier Master Data:
  
  Check if the supplier is active and not blocked for purchasing.
  Ensure that the supplier is correctly assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Validate Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Go to the purchasing info record (transaction ME11 or ME12) and check if there is a valid record for the material and supplier combination.
  If there is no record, create a new purchasing info record.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly configured to handle the material and supplier.
  Verify that the necessary purchasing organization is assigned to the plant.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  If the error occurs while creating or processing a purchase order, check the details of the order for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record), ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record), ME21N (Create Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ME157 error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and purchasing processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the ME157 error in SAP.