How To Fix MM229 - The source of supply & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 229

• Message text: The source of supply & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM229 - The source of supply & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM229 ("The source of supply & does not exist") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when the system cannot find a valid source of supply for a material in the purchasing process. This can happen during various transactions, such as creating a purchase order or a purchase requisition.
  Causes of MM229 Error
  
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The most common cause is that there is no valid source of supply (vendor or contract) defined for the material in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not have been set up correctly, or the relevant purchasing information may be missing.
  
  
  Vendor Not Active: The vendor associated with the material may not be active or may have been marked as inactive.
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record Missing: There may be no purchasing info record created for the material and vendor combination.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The source of supply may not be defined for the specific plant where the material is being procured.
  
  
  Purchasing Organization Issues: The purchasing organization may not be correctly assigned or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Solutions to MM229 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master record is correctly set up. Ensure that the purchasing view is maintained and that the relevant data is filled in.
  
  
  Create or Update Purchasing Info Record: If there is no purchasing info record for the material and vendor, create one. If it exists, ensure it is up to date and correctly configured.
  
  
  Verify Vendor Status: Check the vendor's status in the system. Ensure that the vendor is active and has the necessary purchasing data maintained.
  
  
  Check Source List: If a source list is used, ensure that the material is included in the source list for the relevant plant and purchasing organization.
  
  
  Review Plant-Specific Data: Make sure that the source of supply is defined for the specific plant from which the material is being procured.
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization: Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the material and that it has the necessary authorizations to procure the material.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider consulting with your SAP support team or referring to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), and ME01 (Create Source List) to check and maintain the relevant data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and purchasing processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MM229 error in SAP.