How To Fix MM_PUR_SES152 - No buyer ID exists for supplier ID &1, system &2, and reference &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 152

• Message text: No buyer ID exists for supplier ID &1, system &2, and reference &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES152 - No buyer ID exists for supplier ID &1, system &2, and reference &3. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES152 indicates that there is no buyer ID associated with the specified supplier ID in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing and supplier management when trying to process a transaction that requires a buyer ID for a specific supplier.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Buyer ID: The primary cause of this error is that the buyer ID has not been assigned to the supplier in the system.
  Incorrect Supplier ID: The supplier ID being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the purchasing organization or the supplier master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from linking the buyer ID to the supplier.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data (transaction code MK03 for display).
  Verify that the supplier ID exists and is active.
  Check if the buyer ID is assigned to the supplier in the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Assign Buyer ID:
  
  If the buyer ID is missing, you can assign it by editing the supplier master data (transaction code MK02 for change).
  Navigate to the relevant purchasing organization data and enter the appropriate buyer ID.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly configured to use the buyer ID.
  Check the configuration settings in the customizing (transaction code SPRO) under the purchasing section.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any necessary data consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the supplier master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing supplier data and buyer assignments.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  MK03: Display Supplier Master Data
  MK02: Change Supplier Master Data
  SPRO: Access Customizing Settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit supplier master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SES152 error and ensure that the buyer ID is correctly associated with the supplier ID in your SAP system.