How To Fix ME642 - Subcontracting only possible with supplier

ME642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Subcontracting only possible with supplier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME642 - Subcontracting only possible with supplier ?

  The SAP error message ME642 ("Subcontracting only possible with supplier") typically occurs in the context of procurement and subcontracting processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a subcontracting order because the vendor or supplier information is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Information: The material or item you are trying to subcontract does not have a valid vendor assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not be set up correctly for subcontracting. This includes missing or incorrect purchasing organization assignments.
  Material Master Configuration: The material being subcontracted may not be set up correctly in the material master, particularly in the purchasing view.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the purchase order may not be configured to allow subcontracting.
  Plant Assignment: The plant associated with the material or vendor may not be correctly assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Assignment:
  
  Go to the vendor master data