How To Fix MH004 - Supplier sub-range & does not exist for supplier &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Supplier sub-range & does not exist for supplier &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH004 - Supplier sub-range & does not exist for supplier & ?

  The SAP error message MH004 ("Supplier sub-range & does not exist for supplier &") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing and supplier data. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific sub-range for a supplier that is being referenced in a transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sub-range Definition: The sub-range for the specified supplier has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Supplier or Sub-range: The supplier or sub-range being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to suppliers and their sub-ranges.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for supplier sub-ranges may not be properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data (transaction code MK03 for display).
  Verify that the supplier exists and check if the sub-range is defined for that supplier.
  
  
  
  Define Sub-range:
  
  If the sub-range is missing, you can define it using transaction code MK01 (create supplier) or MK02 (change supplier).
  Ensure that the sub-range is correctly assigned to the supplier.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Double-check the input data in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the supplier number and sub-range are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to supplier sub-ranges in the customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the necessary configurations for sub-ranges are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to supplier sub-ranges and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MK01: Create Supplier
  MK02: Change Supplier
  MK03: Display Supplier
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  Master Data Management: Understanding how supplier master data is structured and maintained in SAP can help prevent such errors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MH004 error message in SAP.