How To Fix ME427 - Search unsuccessful

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Search unsuccessful

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME427 - Search unsuccessful ?

  The SAP error message ME427 ("Search unsuccessful") typically occurs in the context of purchasing or procurement processes, particularly when trying to find a suitable source of supply for a material or when attempting to create a purchase order. This error indicates that the system was unable to find any valid source of supply based on the criteria provided.
  Causes of ME427 Error
  
  
  No Source of Supply: There may be no valid source of supply defined for the material in the system. This could be due to missing vendor information or the absence of a purchasing info record.
  
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the search may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no results being found.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the material may not be assigned to any purchasing organization.
  
  
  Vendor Blocked or Inactive: The vendor associated with the material may be blocked or inactive, preventing the system from considering them as a valid source.
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record Issues: There may be issues with the purchasing info records, such as incorrect validity dates or conditions.
  
  
  Solutions to ME427 Error
  
  
  Check Source of Supply:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if there are valid purchasing info records or contracts for the material.
  Use transaction ME11 to create or update purchasing info records if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to search for sources of supply are appropriate and not overly restrictive.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that it is correctly set up and assigned to the appropriate purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Verify the status of the vendor in the vendor master (transaction code XK03). Ensure that the vendor is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Examine Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction ME12 to review and update purchasing info records. Ensure that the validity dates and conditions are correct.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Search Methods:
  
  If the standard search does not yield results, consider using alternative methods to find sources of supply, such as manually checking vendor lists or using reports.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing processes and error handling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ME427 error.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.