How To Fix MMPUR_OCI021 - No supplier maintained for Spot Buy

MMPUR_OCI021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_OCI - Messages for Catalog Interface

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No supplier maintained for Spot Buy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_OCI021 - No supplier maintained for Spot Buy ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_OCI021 indicates that there is no supplier maintained for a Spot Buy in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when using the SAP Ariba or SAP S/4HANA systems for managing purchasing activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a supplier record for the specific Spot Buy transaction you are trying to execute. Spot Buy transactions are typically used for one-time purchases or ad-hoc procurement needs, and if the system cannot find a supplier associated with the requested item, it will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MMPUR_OCI021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the supplier you are trying to use for the Spot Buy is correctly set up in the system. This includes verifying that the supplier is active and has the necessary purchasing information maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Supplier for Spot Buy:
  
  If the supplier is not