How To Fix MEPO083 - Choose a source of supply

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Choose a source of supply

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO083 - Choose a source of supply ?

  The SAP error message MEPO083 ("Choose a source of supply") typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes, particularly when trying to create or process a purchase order or a purchase requisition. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid source of supply for the materials or services you are trying to procure.
  Causes of MEPO083
  
  
  No Source of Supply Defined: The most common cause is that there is no source of supply (vendor, contract, or scheduling agreement) defined for the material in the system.
  
  
  Source List Not Maintained: If a source list is required for the material and it has not been maintained, the system will not be able to find a valid source.
  
  
  Invalid or Inactive Vendor: The vendor associated with the material may be inactive or not valid for the purchasing organization.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the purchasing view may be missing.
  
  
  Contract or Agreement Issues: If you are trying to reference a contract or agreement, it may not be valid or may have expired.
  
  
  Solutions to MEPO083
  
  
  Check Source of Supply:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the purchasing view to see if a valid vendor is assigned.
  Ensure that the source list (transaction code ME01) is maintained for the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Source List:
  
  If a source list is required, create or update it to include valid vendors for the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor Status:
  
  Check the vendor master data (transaction code XK03) to ensure that the vendor is active and valid for the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and that the purchasing view is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Contracts and Agreements:
  
  If you are using contracts or agreements, verify that they are still valid and have not expired.
  
  
  
  Use the Source Determination Functionality:
  
  Use the source determination functionality in SAP to help find a valid source of supply. This can be done through transaction ME57 (Collective Release) or ME5A (Purchase Requisitions).
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME01: Maintain Source List
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME57: Collective Release of Purchase Requisitions
  ME5A: Display Purchase Requisitions
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing processes and source determination.
  
  
  User Exits and Enhancements: If your organization has custom enhancements, check if any user exits or custom logic might be affecting source determination.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEPO083 error and successfully choose a source of supply for your procurement needs.