How To Fix ME269 - Please select at least one supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 269

• Message text: Please select at least one supplier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME269 - Please select at least one supplier ?

  The SAP error message ME269, which states "Please select at least one supplier," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders, when the system expects at least one supplier to be selected for processing.
  Cause:
  
  No Supplier Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any supplier in the relevant field when trying to create or modify a purchasing document.
  Supplier Data Missing: There may be a situation where the supplier data is not available or not properly maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the purchasing module that require a supplier to be selected but are not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Supplier: Ensure that you select at least one supplier from the available list in the purchasing document. This can usually be done by clicking on the supplier selection button or dropdown menu.
  Check Supplier Master Data: Verify that the supplier master data is correctly maintained in the system. Ensure that the supplier is active and has the necessary purchasing information.
  Review Document Type Settings: If you are working with a specific document type, check the configuration settings for that document type to ensure that it allows for supplier selection.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to select suppliers in the purchasing module.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to purchasing, such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly select suppliers in the purchasing documents to avoid this error in the future.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for more specific guidance based on your system configuration.