How To Fix ML043 - No suppliers exist for this selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 043

• Message text: No suppliers exist for this selection

What causes this issue?

You have entered a material or a <GL><GL:material_group>material group
</> for which no suppliers exist in the system.
Or you have entered a material or a material group for which no purchase
orders exist for this purchasing organization.

How to fix this error?

Please check whether you have entered the material or the material group
correctly. Change your input if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML043 - No suppliers exist for this selection ?

  The SAP error message ML043 ("No suppliers exist for this selection") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when trying to create or process a purchase order or when performing a related function that requires supplier information. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Supplier Data: There may be no suppliers defined for the material or service you are trying to procure.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to find suppliers may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no suppliers being found.
  Vendor Blocked: The suppliers that do exist may be blocked or inactive, preventing them from being selected.
  Purchasing Organization Issues: The purchasing organization may not be correctly assigned to the vendor or material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the vendor master records or material master records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and verify that the vendor exists for the relevant purchasing organization and is not blocked.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the material is correctly set up and that there are valid purchasing views.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are using a report or transaction that allows for selection criteria, try broadening the criteria to see if suppliers can be found.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Vendor:
  
  If no suppliers exist, you may need to create a new vendor (transaction code XK01 or MK01) or update existing vendor information to ensure it is active and valid.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Ensure that there are purchasing info records (transaction code ME11) for the material and vendor combination. If not, create them.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance. They may have access to additional tools or logs to diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  MM03: Display Material
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for materials management and vendor management for more detailed guidance on setting up and managing suppliers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ML043 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.