How To Fix ME394 - Supplier & not maintained as customer for sales area &/&/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 394

• Message text: Supplier & not maintained as customer for sales area &/&/&

What causes this issue?

To control returns processing via shipping, a customer master record
must be assigned to supplier &V1&, and the customer must be created for
<DS:GLOS.3526C7F3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>sales organization</> &V2&,
<DS:GLOS.3526C803AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>distribution channel</> &V3&,
and
<DS:GLOS.3526C7E1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>division</> &V4&.

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_T160M LANGUAGE EN
Check that a customer master record exists for supplier &V1& and that
the data has been completely maintained.
<DS:TRAN.VD03>Perform function</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME394 - Supplier & not maintained as customer for sales area &/&/& ?

  The SAP error message ME394 indicates that a supplier is not maintained as a customer for a specific sales area. This typically occurs in scenarios where a company is trying to create a purchase order or perform a transaction that requires the supplier to also be recognized as a customer in the sales area specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Master Data: The supplier has not been set up as a customer in the relevant sales area.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (which consists of the sales organization, distribution channel, and division) is not properly configured for the supplier.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data between the supplier and customer records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME394 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data (transaction code MK03 for display or MK02 for change).
  Verify that the supplier is correctly set up and that all necessary information is filled out.
  
  
  
  Create Customer Master Data:
  
  If the supplier is not set up as a customer, you need to create a customer master record for the supplier in the relevant sales area.
  Use transaction code XD01 (for creating a customer) or VD01 (for creating a customer specifically for a sales area).
  Ensure that you enter the correct sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  
  
  
  Assign Customer to Sales Area:
  
  When creating the customer, make sure to assign the customer to the correct sales area that corresponds to the supplier's transactions.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the supplier and customer records are consistent and that there are no missing links between them.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if you do not have the necessary permissions, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for master data management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK03 - Display Supplier
  MK02 - Change Supplier
  XD01 - Create Customer
  VD01 - Create Customer for Sales Area
  
  
  Master Data Management: Proper management of master data is crucial in SAP to avoid such errors. Regular audits and checks can help maintain data integrity.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing customer and supplier master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME394 error and ensure that the supplier is properly set up as a customer in the required sales area.